Johnny Washington (pitcher)

Johnny Washington
Johnny Washington
	Pitcher / First baseman / Outfield
	Born: April 20, 1930 (age 95); Chicago, Illinois
Negro leagues debut
	1948, for the Houston Eagles
Last appearance
	1950, for the Houston Eagles
Teams
	Houston Eagles (1948, 1950); Chicago American Giants (1949);
Career highlights and awards
	Marine Corps Championship (1952);

Johnny B. Washington (born April 20, 1930) played for the Chicago American Giants and the Houston Eagles in baseball's Negro league.^[1]

Quick facts Negro leagues debut, Last appearance ...

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.^[2]

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