John Bissant
Appearance
John Bissant | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: New Orleans, Louisiana | February 19, 1914|
Died: April 1, 2006 Houston Texas | (aged 92)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1934, for the Chicago American Giants | |
Last appearance | |
1947, for the Chicago American Giants | |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
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John L. Bissant (February 19, 1914 - April 1, 2006) was an American baseball outfielder in the Negro Leagues. He played professionally from 1934 to 1947. Bissant played mostly for the Chicago American Giants, for whom he played for in 1934, 1939, and from 1942 to 1947.[1]
References
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
External links
- Negro league baseball statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Negro leagues)
- NLBPA.com
- Obituary
- John Bissant at Find a Grave