Johnstown, PA

Johnstown is located in western Pennsylvania, 70 miles east of Pittsburgh, PA, on the Conemaugh River. It was an important steel town, known for a history of labor activism and violent strikes, and for devastating floods that occurred in 1889 (the Johnstown Flood), 1936 and 1977. It is also the site of the annual tournament of the All-American Amateur Baseball Association.

Teams that have played here

• Johnstown, Iron & Oil Association (1884)
• Johnstown, Pennsylvania State League (1887)
• Johnstown Pirates, Pennsylvania State League (1892)
• Johnstown Terrors, Pennsylvania State League (1893)
• Johnstown Johnnies, Tri-State League (1905-1912)
• Johnstown Johnnies, Middle Atlantic League (1925-1938, 1946-1950)
• Johnstown Johnnies, Pennsylvania State Association (1939-1942)
• Johnstown Johnnies, Eastern League (1955-1956)
• Johnstown Red Sox, Eastern League (1961)
• Johnstown Steal, Frontier League (1995-1997)
• Johnstown Johnnies, Frontier League (1998-2002)

People born here

• Alex Beam, pitcher
• Matt Bimeal, scout
• Mel Bosser, pitcher
• Bill Burgo, outfielder
• Ed Cartwright, infielder
• John Churry, catcher
• Frank Dezelan, umpire
• Frank Gatins, infielder
• Craig Grebeck, infielder
• Roger Hansen, coach
• Fred Katawczik, minor league pitcher
• Joe Klink, pitcher
• Rick Matsko, scout
• Jimmy Mayer, minor league infielder
• Max McLeary, minor league umpire
• Tom McGough, minor league pitcher
• Ernie Oravetz, outfielder
• Gene Pentz, pitcher
• Charles Power, umpire
• Ray Scott, announcer
• Pete Vuckovich, pitcher
• Frank West, pitcher

People who died here

• Elmer Daily, minor league pitcher and executive
• Frank Oceak, coach

Educational Establishments

• Bishop McCort High School
• Conemaugh Valley High School
• Johnstown High School
• University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown