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George Howard Chief Johnson-RH Pitcher, Reds, Kansas City Packers(Federal League)
Born: March 30, 1896, Winnebago, NE
Died: June 12, 1922 Des Moines, IA
Shot and killed over a disagreement about money during a dice game. He was 36 years old.
Drafted in the 2nd round in 1913 by the Blue Meanies(#26)
Drafted in the 7th round in 1915 by the Crimson Tide. (#88)
SCL STATS:
Team Year ERA W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP BF
BBM 1913 2.40 13 15 0 40 39 11 4 289.1 218 100 77 71 135 7 10 1186
CCT 1915 3.96 8 13 0 39 24 4 0 181.2 193 109 80 63 53 6 10 801
3.00 21 28 0 79 63 15 4 471.0 411 209 157 134 188 13 20 1987
Johnson threw a no-hitter vs the Turks on 5/25/1913, beating them 4-0. He allowed just 2 base runners on a hit and a walk.
Real Life Totals:
1913-1915: 40-43, G-11, GS-85, CG-44, SHO-9, IP-688.1, H-461, K’s-304, WHIP-1.248