About Al Johnson
Lived 1913 – 1991 (aged 77). Al Johnson was an American basketball player.
Albert C. "Big Train" Johnson Jr. (August 20, 1913 – February 2, 1991) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Chicago Studebaker Flyers in one game during the 1942–43 season. He also played in independent leagues, including a stint on the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al Johnson?
American basketball player (1913-1991)
When was Al Johnson born?
Al Johnson was born on 20 August 1913 in Chicago.
When did Al Johnson die?
Al Johnson died on 2 February 1991.
What was Al Johnson's occupation?
Al Johnson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Al Johnson?
Al Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Al Johnson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Johnson. https://biography.guide/al-johnson-basketball-player/
MLA: "Al Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-johnson-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Al Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-johnson-basketball-player/.
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