John Reese

John Edward Reese

• Bats Right, Throws unknown

• Debut 1920
• Final Game 1931
• Born April 19, 1895 in Pensacola, FL USA

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Biographical Information

John Reese was a long-time outfielder in the Negro Leagues, starting his professional career in 1918, before the formation of the Negro National League in 1920 and playing until 1931, after which the first NNL went under. For his last two seasons, he was a player-manager, leading the St. Louis Stars to back-to-back league championships.

Notable Achievements

• NNL Pennants: 2 (1930 & 1931)

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1926	St. Louis Stars	Negro National League	40-17	3rd	St. Louis Stars		Replaced Branch Russell (1-8) and Dizzy Dismukes (20-10)
1930	St. Louis Stars	Negro National League	73-28	1st	St. Louis Stars	League Champs
1931	St. Louis Stars	Negro National League	43-18	1st	St. Louis Stars	League Champs

Related Sites

• John Reese at the SABR Bio project
• BR Manager page