About Lou Johnson
Lived 1869 – 1941 (aged 71). Lou Johnson was an American baseball player.
John Louis Johnson (born John Louis Mercer; November 18, 1869 – January 28, 1941) was an American left-handed pitcher who played briefly for the Philadelphia Phillies during the season. Johnson was born in Pekin, Illinois.
In his major league career, Johnson posted a 1–1 record with a 6.06 ERA in four appearances, including three starts and two complete games, giving up 22 earned runs on 44 hits and 15 walks while striking out 10 in innings of work.
Johnson died in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 71.
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Who was Lou Johnson?
American baseball player (1869-1941)
When was Lou Johnson born?
Lou Johnson was born on 18 November 1869 in Pekin.
When did Lou Johnson die?
Lou Johnson died on 28 January 1941 in Kansas City.
What was Lou Johnson's occupation?
Lou Johnson was a baseball player.
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Lou Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lou Johnson (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou Johnson. https://biography.guide/lou-johnson/
MLA: "Lou Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lou-johnson/.
Chicago: "Lou Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lou-johnson/.
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