John Mickey (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Mickey |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 1876 Lexington, Virginia |
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| Died: November 30, 1928 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
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| 1897, for the Cuban Giants | |
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| 1907, for the Philadelphia Giants | |
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John Baptist Mickey (born November 1876 – died November 30, 1928) was an American baseball player. He played as an outfielder in the Negro leagues from 1897 to 1907.
Who Was John Mickey?
John Mickey was born in November 1876 in Lexington, Virginia. He became a professional baseball player. He played in a special group of baseball teams called the Negro Leagues. These leagues were for African American players. They played during a time when major league baseball did not allow Black players.
Playing Baseball in the Negro Leagues
John Mickey played baseball for about ten years. He was an outfielder, which means he played in the large grassy area of the baseball field. Outfielders catch fly balls and throw them back to the infield. They help stop the other team from scoring runs.
His Teams: Cuban Giants and Philadelphia Giants
Mickey started his career in 1897 with a team called the Cuban Giants. This team was one of the earliest and most famous Black baseball teams. They traveled all over the country to play games. Later, in 1907, he played for the Philadelphia Giants. This team was also very strong and successful in the Negro Leagues.
John Mickey passed away in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on November 30, 1928. He was 51 or 52 years old.
