About William Penn Johnson
Lived 1844 – 1925 (aged 80). William Penn Johnson was an American baseball player.
William Penn Johnson (June 1, 1848 – September 25, 1909) was an American professional baseball player for the Cleveland Forest Citys during the 1871 season. Long identified as "Caleb Johnson", the player's true identity was uncovered in 2015 by Society for American Baseball Research member Peter Morris.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Penn Johnson?
American baseball player
When was William Penn Johnson born?
William Penn Johnson was born on 23 May 1844 in Parma.
When did William Penn Johnson die?
William Penn Johnson died on 7 March 1925 in Albuquerque.
What was William Penn Johnson's occupation?
William Penn Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was William Penn Johnson?
William Penn Johnson was American.
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· Wikipedia: William Penn Johnson
· DBpedia: William Johnson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Penn Johnson. https://biography.guide/william-penn-johnson/
MLA: "William Penn Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-penn-johnson/.
Chicago: "William Penn Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-penn-johnson/.
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