About Wade Johnston
Lived 1898 – 1978 (aged 79). Wade Johnston was an American baseball player.
William Wade Johnston (April 9, 1898 – March 8, 1978) was an American baseball player. He was born in 1898 in Middleport, Ohio. He played in Negro major leagues as an outfielder from 1920 to 1932. In 12 seasons in the majors, he compiled a .303 batting average.373 on-base percentage, and totaled 790 hits, 487 runs scored, and 371 RBIs. He died in 1978 in Steubenville, Ohio.
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Who was Wade Johnston?
Negro Leagues baseball outfielder (1898-1978)
When was Wade Johnston born?
Wade Johnston was born on 9 April 1898 in Middleport.
When did Wade Johnston die?
Wade Johnston died on 8 March 1978 in Steubenville.
What was Wade Johnston's occupation?
Wade Johnston was a baseball player.
What nationality was Wade Johnston?
Wade Johnston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wade Johnston. https://biography.guide/wade-johnston/
MLA: "Wade Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wade-johnston/.
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