About John Mitchell
Lived 1937 – 2020 (aged 82). John Mitchell was an American baseball player.
John Mitchell Sr. (December 25, 1937 – January 28, 2020) was an American Negro league outfielder for the Detroit Stars and Birmingham Black Barons from 1955 to 1960.
A native of Autauga County, Alabama, Mitchell was selected to play in the East–West All-Star Game in 1958 and 1960. He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 2020 at age 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Mitchell?
American baseball player
When was John Mitchell born?
John Mitchell was born on 25 December 1937 in Autauga County, Alabama.
When did John Mitchell die?
John Mitchell died on 28 January 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.
What was John Mitchell's occupation?
John Mitchell was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Mitchell?
John Mitchell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Mitchell (outfielder)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Mitchell. https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-baseball-player-1937/
MLA: "John Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-baseball-player-1937/.
Chicago: "John Mitchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-mitchell-baseball-player-1937/.
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