Johnny Groth
Position:
Centerfielder
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-0, 182lb (183cm, 82kg)
Born:
July 23, 1926
in Chicago, IL
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Died:
August 7, 2021
in Palm Beach, FL
Buried:
Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery, Royal Palm Beach, FL
High School: Latin School of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Debut:
September 5, 1946
(Age 20-044d,
10,168th in major league history)
vs. CLE 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
July 28, 1960
(Age 34-005d)
vs. WSH 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1949 season
Full Name: John Thomas Groth
Pronunciation: \GROWTH\
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1960 Fielding Game Log (as CF)