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Bill Johnson
Catcher
Born: (1895-11-21)November 21, 1895
Sparta, Georgia
Died: October 26, 1988(1988-10-26) (aged 92)
New York, New York
Batted: Both Threw: Right
debut
1920, for the Dayton Marcos
Last appearance
1928, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants
Teams

William H. Johnson (born November 21, 1895 – died October 26, 1988) was a talented baseball player. People often called him "Sampson". He was a catcher in the Negro leagues during the 1920s.

Bill Johnson: A Baseball Star

Bill Johnson was born in Sparta, Georgia. He went to college at Morris Brown College. After his studies, he began his professional baseball journey.

Joining the Negro Leagues

In 1920, Bill Johnson started his career in the Negro leagues. His first team was the Dayton Marcos. The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were for African American players. This was at a time when Black players were not allowed in Major League Baseball.

Playing for Different Teams

Bill Johnson played for several teams during his career. He was a skilled catcher. Catchers are important players. They work closely with the pitcher. They also help direct the defense.

Some of the teams Bill Johnson played for include:

He finished his baseball career in 1928. He played for both the Philadelphia Tigers and the Brooklyn Royal Giants that year.

Later Life

Bill Johnson lived a long life. He passed away in 1988. He was 92 years old. He died in New York, New York. His contributions to baseball are remembered. He was part of an important era in sports history.

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