Johnny Ray (outfielder)
John Ray (September 8, 1911 – June 28, 1957) was an American Negro league outfielder in the 1930s and 1940s.
Johnny Ray | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Williamson County, Tennessee | September 8, 1911|
Died: June 28, 1957 45) Nashville, Tennessee | (aged|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1932, for the Montgomery Grey Sox | |
Last appearance | |
1945, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
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A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, Ray made his Negro leagues debut in 1932 for the Montgomery Grey Sox.[1][2] In his final season, 1945, he played for the Kansas City Monarchs alongside Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson.[3] Ray died in Nashville, Tennessee in 1957 at age 45.
References
- "Johnny Ray". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "Johnny Ray". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- "1945 Kansas City Monarchs". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
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