Johnny Morrison (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnny Morrison |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: October 22, 1895 Pellville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Died: March 20, 1966 (aged 70) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| September 28, 1920, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| June 19, 1930, for the Brooklyn Robins | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 103–80 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.65 | ||
| Strikeouts | 546 | ||
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John Dewey Morrison (born October 22, 1895 – died March 20, 1966) was a famous American baseball player. People often called him "Jughandle Johnny." He was a right-handed pitcher, which means he threw the ball to the batter. Johnny played in Major League Baseball for parts of ten seasons. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Brooklyn Robins.
During his career, Johnny Morrison won 103 games and lost 80. He had an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65. This number shows how many runs, on average, opponents scored against him per nine innings. He also recorded 546 strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three strikes to a batter, and the batter misses or doesn't swing. Johnny was a key player for the 1925 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched three times in that exciting seven-game series against the Washington Senators.
Early Life and Family
Johnny Morrison was born in Pellville, Kentucky. He later passed away in Louisville, Kentucky, when he was 70 years old. He was buried at Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery. Johnny's son, Dwane Morrison, also became involved in sports. Dwane was a college basketball coach. He was especially known for coaching at Georgia Tech.
