Home Run Johnson
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About
One of the Negro League's most famous shortstops played for the top teams, including the Cuban X-Giants and the Royal Giants.
Before Fame
Joining the semi-pro Findlay Sluggars in 1894, he got his nickname by recording some 60 home runs that year.
Trivia
His real first name was Grant.
Family Life
He was born in Findlay, Ohio.
Associated With
He played alongside Negro League baseball greats like Ted Radcliffe.
