Johnny Morrison

John Dewey Morrison
(Jughandle Johnny)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 188 lb.

• Debut September 28, 1920
• Final Game June 19, 1930
• Born October 22, 1895 in Pellville, KY USA
• Died March 20, 1966 in Louisville, KY USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Morrison was the brother of Phil Morrison

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL Games Pitched Leader (1924 & 1925)
• 2-time NL Saves Leader (1925 & 1929)
• 2-time NL Shutouts Leader (1921 & 1922)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1922, 1923 & 1925)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1923)
• 25 Wins Seasons: 1 (1923)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1922-1925)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1923)
• Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925

Related Sites

• Johnny Morrison at the SABR Bio Project