Chief Johnson
| Chief Johnson | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 30, 1886 Winnebago, Nebraska | |
| Died: June 11, 1922 (aged 36) Des Moines, Iowa | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1913, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1915, for the Kansas City Packers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 40-43 |
| Strikeouts | 304 |
| Earned run average | 2.95 |
| Teams | |
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George Howard "Chief" Johnson (March 20, 1886 – June 11, 1922) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played three seasons in the majors, from 1913 until 1915, for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Packers.
Johnson was shot to death in Des Moines, Iowa on June 11, 1922 at the age of 36.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Chief Johnson at Find a Grave
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