About John Michaelson
Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 74). John Michaelson was a Finnish baseball player.
John August Michaelson (born Johan Aukusti Mikkola; August 12, 1893 – April 16, 1968) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in two games in 1921 for the Chicago White Sox. He is the only major league player to have been born in Finland.
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Who was John Michaelson?
Finnish baseball player (1893-1968)
When was John Michaelson born?
John Michaelson was born on 12 August 1893 in Taivalkoski.
When did John Michaelson die?
John Michaelson died on 16 April 1968 in Woodruff.
What was John Michaelson's occupation?
John Michaelson was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Michaelson?
John Michaelson was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Michaelson. https://biography.guide/john-michaelson/
MLA: "John Michaelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-michaelson/.
Chicago: "John Michaelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-michaelson/.
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