Johnny Morrison (baseball)
Johnny Morrison | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Pellville, Kentucky, U.S. | October 22, 1895|
Died: March 20, 1966 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | (aged 70)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 28, 1920, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
June 19, 1930, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 103–80 |
Earned run average | 3.65 |
Strikeouts | 546 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John Dewey Morrison (October 22, 1895 – March 20, 1966), nicknamed "Jughandle Johnny", was an American professional
Washington Senators
. In World Series play, he recorded no decisions in 3 appearances, with a 2.89 earned run average and 7 strikeouts.
Morrison was born in Pellville, Kentucky, and later died in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 70, and was buried at Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery. His son, Dwane Morrison, was a college basketball coach, most notably at Georgia Tech.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Oscar Fraley (January 22, 1952). "Pro Coaches Choice Team selected". Greensburg Daily Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Johnny Morrison at Find a Grave