About Johnny Juran
Lived 1900 – 1972 (aged 72). Johnny Juran was an American baseball player.
John Henry Juran (May 8, 1900 – December 22, 1972) was an American Negro league baseball pitcher in the 1920s.
A native of Pratt City, Alabama, Juran was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Eli Juran. Older brother Johnny played for the Birmingham Black Barons in 1923 and 1924. He died in Birmingham, Alabama in 1972 at age 72.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Juran?
American baseball player (1900-1972)
When was Johnny Juran born?
Johnny Juran was born on 8 May 1900 in Pratt City, Alabama.
When did Johnny Juran die?
Johnny Juran died on 22 December 1972 in Birmingham, Alabama.
What was Johnny Juran's occupation?
Johnny Juran was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Juran?
Johnny Juran was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Juran. https://biography.guide/johnny-juran/
MLA: "Johnny Juran." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-juran/.
Chicago: "Johnny Juran." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-juran/.
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