About John Lawson
Lived 1887 – 1964 (aged 76). John Lawson was an American baseball player.
John Alden Lawson Jr. (September 10, 1887 – March 9, 1964) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1900s.
A native of Belvidere, Illinois, Lawson played for the Leland Giants in 1909. He died in Belvidere in 1964 at age 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Lawson?
American baseball player
When was John Lawson born?
John Lawson was born on 10 September 1887 in Belvidere, Illinois.
When did John Lawson die?
John Lawson died on 9 March 1964 in Belvidere, Illinois.
What was John Lawson's occupation?
John Lawson was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Lawson?
John Lawson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Lawson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lawson. https://biography.guide/john-lawson-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lawson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Lawson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-lawson-baseball-player/.
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