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Johnny Bright
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Pitcher
Born: 1888
Died: (1908-06-24)June 24, 1908
Cleveland, Ohio
debut
1907, for the Cuban Giants
Last appearance
1907, for the Cuban Giants
Teams
  • Cuban Giants (1907)

John Bright (born in 1888 – died June 24, 1908) was an American baseball pitcher. He played in the Negro leagues during the early 1900s.

Who Was Johnny Bright?

Johnny Bright was a talented baseball player who played as a pitcher. He was part of the Cuban Giants team in 1907. Sadly, his career was very short. He passed away at a young age, around 19 or 20 years old.

Playing for the Cuban Giants

In 1907, Johnny Bright played for the Cuban Giants. This team was well-known in the Negro leagues. Records show he pitched in three games. During these games, he played for a total of 28 innings. His ERA (Earned Run Average) was 1.61, which is a very good score for a pitcher.

The Negro Leagues

The Negro leagues were professional baseball leagues in the United States. They were formed because African American players were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball until 1947. These leagues gave many amazing Black and Latin American players a chance to show their skills. Many famous baseball stars played in the Negro leagues.

Johnny Bright died in Cleveland, Ohio in 1908.

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