John Mitchell (outfielder)
Appearance
John Mitchell | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Autauga County, Alabama | December 25, 1937|
Died: January 28, 2020 Birmingham, Alabama | (aged 82)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1955, for the Detroit Stars | |
Last appearance | |
1960, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
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John Mitchell Sr. (December 25, 1937 – January 28, 2020) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Detroit Stars and Birmingham Black Barons from 1955 to 1960.
A native of Autauga County, Alabama, Mitchell was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960.[citation needed] He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 2020 at age 82.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Mitchell, Sr". al.com. January 30, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
External links
[edit]- John Mitchell at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum