Charlie Johnson
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Charles Cleveland Johnson (Home Run)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 9", Weight 150 lb.
- Debut September 21, 1908
- Final Game October 7, 1908
- Born March 12, 1885 in Slatington, PA USA
- Died August 28, 1940 in Marcus Hook, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Charlie "Home Run" Johnson did not hit a homer in the majors but was above average as a hitter for the 1908 Philadelphia Phillies.
Most likely he was nicknamed "Home Run" Johnson after the well-known Negro League slugger Home Run Johnson, who had played in Philadelphia a few years earlier. The name also may have derived from his having led the 1908 Tri-State League with 9 homers.
