John Beckwith

John Christopher Beckwith
(The Black Bomber)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 200 lb.

• Debut 1920
• Final Game 1935
• Born January 10, 1900 in Louisville, KY USA
• Died January 4, 1956 in New York, NY USA

BR page

Biographical Information

John Beckwith was one of the great power hitters of the Negro Leagues. Primarily remembered as a shortstop, he frequently was assigned as a catcher or first baseman. He played nearly every position in his career.

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1925	Baltimore Black Sox	25-18	--	Eastern Colored League	Baltimore Black Sox		Replaced by Pete Hill
1927	Harrisburg Giants	38-31	2nd	Eastern Colored League	Harrisburg Giants
1932	Newark Browns	0-4	5th	East-West League	Newark Browns

Further Reading

• Michael Clair: "Once compared with Ruth, John 'The Black Bomber' Beckwith is an overlooked legend", mlb.com, June 9, 2024. [1]

Related Sites

• John Beckwith at the SABR Bio Project
• BR Manager page