Johnny Echols

John Gresham Echols

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut May 24, 1939
• Final Game May 29, 1939
• Born January 9, 1917 in Atlanta, GA USA
• Died November 12, 1972 in Atlanta, GA USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Echols, according to a site on the web, was signed at a tryout camp along with Marty Marion, and was given a four-year contract. It wasn't in writing, and Kenesaw Landis had to intervene after Echols was released to get him paid. According to Marion in the article, Echols was a top high school player, very polished. See Oral History, Marty Marion.