Johnny Washington (pitcher) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnny Washington |
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| Pitcher / First baseman / Outfield | |
| Born: April 20, 1930 Chicago, Illinois |
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| 1948, for the Houston Eagles | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Houston Eagles | |
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Johnny B. Washington (born April 20, 1930) played for the Chicago American Giants and the Houston Eagles in baseball's Negro league.
Washington was born in Chicago and attended that city's Morgan Park High School, graduating in 1949.
In 1951 Washington joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. He played on the Marine's national championship baseball team in 1952.
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