About Claude Johnson
Lived 1894 – 1965 (aged 71). Claude Johnson was an American baseball player.
Claude Cecil Johnson (January 4, 1894 – January 5, 1965), nicknamed "Hooks", was an American Negro league baseball second baseman between 1916 and 1930.
A native of Youngstown, Ohio, Johnson made his Negro leagues debut in 1916 for the Lincoln Stars. He went on to play for several teams, including three seasons with the Cleveland Tate Stars, and three with the Detroit Stars, before finishing his career with the Birmingham Black Barons in 1930. Johnson died in Youngstown in 1965 at age 71.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Claude Johnson?
American baseball player (1894-1965)
When was Claude Johnson born?
Claude Johnson was born on 4 January 1894 in Youngstown.
When did Claude Johnson die?
Claude Johnson died on 5 January 1965 in Youngstown, Ohio.
What was Claude Johnson's occupation?
Claude Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Claude Johnson?
Claude Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Claude Johnson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Johnson. https://biography.guide/claude-johnson/
MLA: "Claude Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claude-johnson/.
Chicago: "Claude Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/claude-johnson/.
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