Johnny Washington (first baseman)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What was Johnny Washington (first baseman)'s job?1933 with the Montgomery Grey Sox
2. What is the major league negro leagues debut?1936 with the Pittsburgh Crawfords
3. What is the final negro leagues championship series appearance?1948, batting .412 (7-for-17)
4. Who was Johnny Washington?Johnny Washington was a first baseman in the Negro Leagues who was known for his powerful hitting. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and became a baseball hero during the 1930s and 1940s.
5. Which teams did Johnny Washington play for?He started with the Montgomery Grey Sox, then played for the Birmingham Black Barons, Pittsburgh Crawfords, New York Black Yankees, and finished his career with the Baltimore Elite Giants.

Negro National League Championship Series: The postseason playoff series to determine the champion of the Negro National League.
At-Bats: The number of times a batter has completed a turn at the plate, excluding walks, sacrifices, and hit by pitches.
Racial Segregation in Sports: The historical practice of barring Black athletes from participating in professional sports leagues alongside white athletes.