Bert Johnson

Bertram Johnson
(Bucky)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 205 lb.
• School Prairie View A&M University
• Debut 1932
• Final Game 1938
• Born November 4, 1905 in Round Rock, TX USA
• Died January 9, 1976 in Round Rock, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Bert Johnson (also listed as Johnston) was a Negro League outfielder for four years, 1933-35 and 1938, in the NNL.

He started in 1933 with the Baltimore Black Sox, hitting .243 as the team's starting left fielder. Holway credits him with a .429 BA as a starter for the Newark Dodgers in 1934, and with .333 as a utility player for the same team in 1935.

He was not listed on any roster in 1936-37, but saw some action in 1938, his final season, with the Newark Eagles and Birmingham Black Barons.

Notable Achievements

• EWL At-Bats Leader (1932)
• EWL Triples Leader (1932)

Sources

• The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
• The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway