About Johnny Simmons
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 84). Johnny Simmons was an American basketball player and baseball player.
John Earl Simmons Jr. (June 6, 1920 – August 1, 2008) was an American professional baseball and basketball player. In baseball, he was an outfielder in Major League Baseball and played for the Washington Senators in 1949. In basketball, he played for the Boston Celtics (BAA), Troy Celtics (ABL), and Schenectady Packers (NYSPL). He was the brother of professional basketball player Connie Simmons, and his son John Jr. played in the Kansas City Royals' farm system in the early 1970s.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1946–47 Boston 60 .280 .614 .5 5.3Career 60 .280 .614 .5 5.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Simmons?
Major League Baseball outfielder (1924-2008)
When was Johnny Simmons born?
Johnny Simmons was born on 7 July 1924 in Birmingham.
When did Johnny Simmons die?
Johnny Simmons died on 1 August 2008 in Farmingdale.
What was Johnny Simmons's occupation?
Johnny Simmons was a basketball player and baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Simmons?
Johnny Simmons was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Simmons (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Simmons. https://biography.guide/johnny-simmons/
MLA: "Johnny Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-simmons/.
Chicago: "Johnny Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-simmons/.
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