About John Cason
Lived 1895 – 1951 (aged 55). John Cason was an American baseball player.
John Cason (February 9, 1895 – January 8, 1951) was an American Negro league catcher between 1918 and 1928.
A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Cason made his Negro leagues debut in 1918 with the Brooklyn Royal Giants. He spent the majority of his career with Brooklyn, but also played for the Hilldale Club and Birmingham Black Barons, and finished his career in 1928 with the Bacharach Giants and Lincoln Giants.
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Who was John Cason?
American baseball player
When was John Cason born?
John Cason was born on 9 February 1895 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did John Cason die?
John Cason died on 8 January 1951.
What was John Cason's occupation?
John Cason was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Cason?
John Cason was American.
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· DBpedia: John Cason (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Cason. https://biography.guide/john-cason/
MLA: "John Cason." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-cason/.
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