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John Mitchell
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Outfielder
Born: (1937-12-25)December 25, 1937
Autauga County, Alabama
Died: January 28, 2020(2020-01-28) (aged 82)
Birmingham, Alabama
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1955, for the Detroit Stars
Last appearance
1960, for the Birmingham Black Barons
Teams
  • Detroit Stars (1955–1956)
  • Birmingham Black Barons (1957–1960)

John Mitchell, Sr. (December 25, 1937 – January 28, 2020) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Detroit Stars and Birmingham Black Barons from 1955 to 1960.

A native of Autauga County, Alabama, Mitchell was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960. He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 2020 at age 82.

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