About Johnnie Williams
Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 74). Johnnie Williams was an American baseball player.
John Brodie Williams (July 16, 1889 – September 8, 1963) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in four games for the Detroit Tigers in 1914, including three starts. He pitched 11 innings, giving up 17 hits and 12 runs. Williams, known as "Honolulu Johnny", was the first player of Hawaiian ancestry to play in the major leagues.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnnie Williams?
American baseball player (1889-1963)
When was Johnnie Williams born?
Johnnie Williams was born on 16 July 1889 in Honolulu.
When did Johnnie Williams die?
Johnnie Williams died on 8 September 1963 in Long Beach.
What was Johnnie Williams's occupation?
Johnnie Williams was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnnie Williams?
Johnnie Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnnie Williams (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnnie Williams. https://biography.guide/johnnie-williams/
MLA: "Johnnie Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnnie-williams/.
Chicago: "Johnnie Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnnie-williams/.
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