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Mex Johnson Notable

b. September 16, 1911 · Kansas City Monarchs 1937–1938

Mex Johnson played 1937 to 1938 for the Kansas City Monarchs as a shortstop.

Across 81 games he batted .239, with 60 hits and 41 runs. He finished with 7 doubles and 5 stolen bases.

He played 81 games at shortstop, with 186 assists and 37 errors. He turned 21 double plays.

He was an All-Star in 1938.

He was born in Little Rock, AR, USA on September 16, 1911, and died on September 24, 2005. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1938

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1937 KCM 411241731 530 121131 .250
1938 KCM 401272429 240 111214 .228
Career 812514160 770 232345 .239

On this day & linked events

1911

Born September 16, 1911

Little Rock, AR, USA

2005

Died September 24, 2005