About Johnny Lanning
Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 79). Johnny Lanning was an American baseball player.
John Young Lanning (September 6, 1910 – November 8, 1989) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1936 to 1947 for the Boston Bees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Braves. Lanning's main pitches were a hard curve and a slow curve.
Lanning attended North Carolina State College, where he played college baseball for the Wolfpack.
During World War II, Lanning served in the US Army.
Lanning's older brother, Tom, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Who was Johnny Lanning?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1910-1989)
When was Johnny Lanning born?
Johnny Lanning was born on 6 September 1910 in Asheville.
When did Johnny Lanning die?
Johnny Lanning died on 8 November 1989 in Asheville.
What was Johnny Lanning's occupation?
Johnny Lanning was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Lanning?
Johnny Lanning was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Lanning. https://biography.guide/johnny-lanning/
MLA: "Johnny Lanning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-lanning/.
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