Johnny Hudson

John Wilson Hudson
(Mr. Chips)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 160 lb.
• High School Bryan (TX) High School
• Debut June 20, 1936
• Final Game September 23, 1945
• Born June 30, 1912 in Bryan, TX USA
• Died November 7, 1970 in Bryan, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Hudson played seven years in the majors, serving as the regular second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1938 and getting a lot of at-bats in 1939 also.

Hudson was with the Montreal Royals in 1941 and tried for a slot with the Nashville Vols in 1946 but ended up accepting a job as player-manager for the Jacksonville Tars.

Hudson managed Jacksonville from 1946 to 1948 and was a scout for the New York Giants and San Francisco Giants (1949-1970).

He played in the first night game at Ebbetts Field in 1938.

There is a photo of him in The Dodgers: 120 Years of Dodgers Baseball.

He was nicknamed "Mr. Chips" because he was considered a good guy to have around when the chips were down. The name may have also been prompted by the movie Goodbye, Mr. Chips, which was released in 1939.

Related Sites

• Johnny Hudson at the SABR Bio Project