About Johnny Davis
Lived 1917 – 1982 (aged 65). Johnny Davis was an American baseball player.
John Howard Davis (February 6, 1917 – November 17, 1982) was an American outfielder in Negro league baseball and Minor League Baseball. He played professionally between 1941 and 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Davis?
American baseball player (1917-1982)
When was Johnny Davis born?
Johnny Davis was born on 6 February 1917 in Ashland.
When did Johnny Davis die?
Johnny Davis died on 17 November 1982 in Fort Lauderdale.
What was Johnny Davis's occupation?
Johnny Davis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Davis?
Johnny Davis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Davis (baseball, born 1917)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Davis. https://biography.guide/johnny-davis-baseball-player/
MLA: "Johnny Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-davis-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Johnny Davis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-davis-baseball-player/.
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