Johnny Williams | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Shreveport, Louisiana | May 1, 1918|
Died: May 4, 1986 68) Shreveport, Louisiana | (aged|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1943, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
Last appearance | |
1948, for the Indianapolis Clowns | |
Teams | |
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