About Johnny Priest
Lived 1891 – 1979 (aged 88). Johnny Priest was an American baseball player.
John Gooding Priest (June 23, 1891 – November 4, 1979) was an American Major League Baseball infielder. He played in 10 games for the New York Highlanders over two seasons ( and ), five of them at second base. During his playing days, Priest held a job of appointment clerk for the United States Department of Agriculture. He received permission from James Wilson to take a leave of absence for playing the C-level Virginia League for the Danville Red Sox in 1910. In 1915, he coached baseball at Gallaudet College.
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Who was Johnny Priest?
American baseball player
When was Johnny Priest born?
Johnny Priest was born on 23 June 1891 in St. Joseph.
When did Johnny Priest die?
Johnny Priest died on 4 November 1979 in Washington, D.C..
What was Johnny Priest's occupation?
Johnny Priest was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Priest?
Johnny Priest was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Priest. https://biography.guide/johnny-priest/
MLA: "Johnny Priest." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-priest/.
Chicago: "Johnny Priest." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-priest/.
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