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John Mitchell
Outfielder
Born: (1937-12-25)December 25, 1937 Autauga County, Alabama
Died: January 28, 2020(2020-01-28) (aged 82) Birmingham, Alabama
Batted: RightThrew: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1955, for the Detroit Stars
Last appearance
1960, for the Birmingham Black Barons
Teams
Detroit Stars (1955–1956) Birmingham Black Barons (1957–1960)

John Mitchell Sr. (December 25, 1937 – January 28, 2020) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Detroit Stars and Birmingham Black Barons from 1955 to 1960.

A native of Autauga County, Alabama, Mitchell was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960. He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 2020 at age 82.

References

1. "John Mitchell, Sr". al.com. January 30, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.

External links

• John Mitchell at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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