About Bill Johnson
Lived 1892 – 1950 (aged 58). Bill Johnson was an American baseball player.
William Lawrence Johnson (October 18, 1892 – November 5, 1950) was an American professional baseball player who had two seasons as an MLB outfielder with the Philadelphia Athletics. He started with the Athletics on September 22, 1916, and his last game was July 4, 1917. Johnson was a right fielder.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Los Angeles, where he is buried in the Los Angeles National Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Johnson?
American professional baseball player, born 1892
When was Bill Johnson born?
Bill Johnson was born on 18 October 1892 in Chicago.
When did Bill Johnson die?
Bill Johnson died on 5 November 1950.
What was Bill Johnson's occupation?
Bill Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Johnson?
Bill Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Johnson (1910s outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Johnson. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player/.
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