John Mitchell (outfielder)
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.
| John Mitchell | |
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| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 25, 1937 Autauga County, Alabama | |
| Died: January 28, 2020 (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1955, for the Detroit Stars | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1960, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Autauga County, Alabama, Mitchell was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960.[1] He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 2020 at age 82.[2]
References
- "John Mitchell (Negro Leagues)". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- "John Mitchell, Sr". al.com. January 30, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
External links
- John Mitchell at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- John Mitchell (Negro Leagues) at Baseball-Reference Bullpen
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