Byron Emmerson Johnson(September 16, 1911 – September 24, 2005), also known asMex Johnson,was abaseballplayer in theNegro leagues.His nickname came from a hat he wore as a child which looked like asombrero.
| Byron Johnson | |
|---|---|
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| Shortstop | |
| Born:September 16, 1911 Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| Died:September 24, 2005(aged 94) Colorado | |
Batted:Right Threw:Right | |
| StatsatBaseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Born inLittle Rock, Arkansas,United States, he began his Negro leagues career in 1937 as ashortstopwith theKansas City Monarchsand stayed with the Monarchs until his retirement in 1940. He also was on the road team the Monarchs called theSatchel PaigeAll Stars from 1939 to 1940.[1]
Johnson accomplishments as a player included being selected as a member of the Negro leagues East-West All-Star team in 1938.
The Negro League Baseball museum, located in Kansas City, Mo, used to have a sculpture that was set out which was his hands holding a bat. Many thought that was the hands of Buck O’Neil, another more well-known player, but it was Mr. Johnson’s.
He was drafted into theU.S. Armyin 1941 to fight inWorld War IIand served inEuropeuntil 1945.
References
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edit- Career statistics fromBaseball ReferenceandSeamheads
- Negro League Players Association
- Byron JohnsonatFind a Grave