Johnnie Bob Dixon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnnie Bob Dixon |
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| Born: April 2, 1899 Georgia |
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| Died: February 3, 1985 (aged 85) Stark County, Ohio |
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| 1926, for the St. Louis Stars | |||
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| 1934, for the Cleveland Red Sox | |||
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John Robert Dixon (born April 2, 1899 – died February 3, 1985) was an American baseball player. He was a talented pitcher who played in the Negro Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He played for several different teams from 1926 to 1934.
What Were the Negro Leagues?
Imagine a time when baseball was very popular, but African American players were not allowed to play in the major leagues. This was because of segregation, which meant people were kept separate based on their race.
Because of this, amazing Black players created their own professional baseball leagues. These were called the Negro Leagues. Many of these players were just as good, or even better, than players in the major leagues at the time. They showed incredible skill and passion for the game.
John Robert Dixon's Baseball Journey
John Robert Dixon started his professional baseball career in 1926. He played as a pitcher for the St. Louis Stars. A pitcher is the player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter.
Later that same year, he also played for the Detroit Stars. Over the next few years, Dixon played for other teams. In 1927, he joined the Cleveland Hornets. The next year, in 1928, he played for the Cleveland Tigers.
In the early 1930s, Dixon continued his career. He joined the Cuban House of David/Pollock's Cuban Stars for two seasons, playing in 1931 and 1932. His last known season was in 1934, when he played for the Cleveland Red Sox.
John Robert Dixon was an important part of baseball history. He helped show the world the incredible talent of players in the Negro Leagues.
