Rankin Johnson Sr.
| Rankin Johnson | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 4, 1888 Burnet, Texas | |
| Died: July 2, 1972 (aged 84) Williamsport, Pennsylvania | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 20, 1914, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 16, 1918, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win-Loss Record | 22-30 |
| Strikeouts | 169 |
| Earned run average | 2.92 |
| Teams | |
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Adam Rankin "Tex" Johnson Sr. (February 4, 1888 in Burnet, Texas – July 2, 1972 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. His son, Rankin Johnson, Jr., was also a Major League pitcher. His father was the Civil War military leader Stovepipe Johnson
He began his professional career with the Austin Senators of the Texas League in 1908. His best season pitching was in 1916 with the Fort Worth Panthers of the Texas League. His record was 15-12 in 35 appearances that year. Later in his minor league career he was a player/coach for four seasons (1923-1926). His last professional season was in 1926 for the Chambersburg Maroons of the Blue Ridge League.
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Rankin Johnson Sr. at Find a Grave
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