Leaman Johnson
Leaman Walter Johnson (August 15, 1918 – death date unknown) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He played from 1941 to 1950 with the Newark Eagles, New York Black Yankees, Birmingham Black Barons,[1] St. Louis Stars,[2] Harlem Globetrotters,[3][4] Memphis Red Sox,[1] Los Angeles White Sox,[5] Detroit Senators[6] and Cincinnati Crescents.[7]
| Leaman Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | |
| Born: August 15, 1918 Crossett, Arkansas | |
| Died: Unknown Unknown | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1941, for the Newark Eagles | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Harlem Globetrotters | |
| Teams | |
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References
- Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- Journal staff (May 11, 1944). "Negro Champions Play Tonight at Ball Park". The Knoxville Journal. p. 10. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- Time-News staff (August 8, 1944). "Record Crowd Seen for Game Globe Trotter-David game". The Twin Falls Times-News. p. 8. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- Tribune staff (June 18, 1950). "La Crosse All-Stars Squeeze Past Globetrotters, 5-4". The La Crosse Tribune. p. 18. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- Bee staff (May 16, 1946). "Negro ball Clubs Will Perform in Capital Tonight; One Armed Star; Balanced Team". The Sacramento Bee. p. 22. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- Star staff (June 13, 1947). "Detroit, Atlanta Nines Play Here Tomorrow". The Indianapolis Star. p. 29. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- Pantagraph staff (June 23, 1948). "Cincinnati Club Meets Stars Friday Night". The Bloomington Pantagraph. p. 13. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
Further reading
- Afro-American staff (Jul 12 1941). Eagles Rap Cubans; 5 Reasons Why Eagles Are Flying High. Baltimore Afro American. p. 21
- Dispatch staff (August 7, 1941). "Newark Eagles First". The York Dispatch. p. 18
- Tribune staff (August 12, 1941). "Newark Eagles-Homestead Grays in Maple Avenue Clash". Altoona Tribune. p. 10
- Age staff (August 16, 1941). "Central Ohio Elks Feature Grays and Newark at Columbus, August 17". The New York Age. p. 11
- Star-News staff (Aug 23 1941). "Borican Guest of the Eagles". New York Amsterdam Star-News. p. 19
- News staff (May 15, 1942). "Black Yankees to Field Strong Team at Stadium Here Tomorrow". The Paterson News. p. 62
- Enquirer staff (June 4, 1944). "Four Teams to Play Today in Twin Bill at Reds' Park". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 30
- Statesman staff (August 7, 1944). "Holding Down the Hot Corner". The Idaho Statesman. p. 7
- Advertiser staff (September 3, 1944). "Rival Negro Teams Play Here Tuesday; Stars and Crawfords to Clash". The Montgomery Advertiser. p. 6
- Advertiser staff (September 14, 1944). "Crawfords and All-Stars Meet Here Friday Night". The Montgomery Advertiser. p. 8
- Enquirer staff (September 20, 1944). "Owens to Appear When Pittsburgh Plays Globe Trotters Here Sunday". The Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 12
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