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Thomas Jefferson Johnson-Pitcher-Negro Leagues (Chicago American Giants)
Born: April 22, 1889, Bryan, TX
Died: Sept. 22, 1926, Chicago, IL (Tuberculosis-37 years old)
Drafted in the 3rd round of the 1911 draft by the Wheaton Warbirds. (Pick #35)
7th round pick by the Works Turks in 1914. (Pick #87)
4th round pick by the Crimson Tide in 1916. (Pick #52)
In 8 SCL seasons Tom Johnson was a member of 5 Playoff teams, winning an SCL Championship in 1912 with the Wheaton Warbirds, and again in 1917 with Custer’s Crimson Tide. His post-season record was 2-2, with a 3.41 ERA. His 18 saves in 1911 was 2nd in the league, His 25 CG in 1916 was 2nd in the league, while his 180 K’s placed 3rd in the League.
SCL STATS:
Team Year ERA W L S G GS CG SHO INN H R ER BB K HR GDP BF
WW 1911 3.66 10 5 18 54 0 0 0 91.0 101 48 37 24 69 1 4 400
WW 1913 2.26 8 7 20 47 0 0 0 55.2 48 22 14 12 32 3 1 236
SWT 1914 1.26 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 35.2 23 9 5 6 26 1 0 141
CCT 1916 2.13 17 14 0 38 38 25 3 321.1 222 112 76 103 180 3 16 1308
CCT 1917 2.26 18 9 0 31 30 19 6 231.0 163 74 58 94 101 3 19 950
CCT 1919 3.51 12 6 0 35 13 4 1 133.1 138 66 52 53 53 6 10 595
CCT 1920 3.25 21 13 0 39 39 18 1 293.2 310 132 106 64 135 18 21 1254
2.70 86 54 38 260 120 66 11 1161.2 1005 463 348 356 596 35 71 4884
Negro League Totals: 1911-1921 61-4, 3.21, 888.1 IP
Tom Johnson played 9 seasons in the Negro Leagues, primarily with the Chicago American Giants. He led the league in wins with 15 in 1916. After his retirement he was an umpire in the Negro leagues up until his death in 1926.
