John Beckwith (baseball)
| John Beckwith | |
|---|---|
| Infielder / Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: January 10, 1900 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| Died: January 4, 1956 (aged 55) New York City, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro leagues debut | |
| 1919, for the Chicago Giants | |
| Last Negro leagues appearance | |
| 1938, for the Brooklyn Royal Giants | |
| Negro leagues statistics | |
| Batting average | .349 |
| Hits | 636 |
| Home runs | 76 |
| Runs batted in | 461 |
| Stolen bases | 40 |
| Managerial record | 63–53–1 |
| Winning percentage | .543 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Managerial record at Baseball Reference | |
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John Christopher Beckwith (January 10, 1900 – January 4, 1956), nicknamed "the Black Bomber", was an American infielder, catcher and manager in baseball's Negro leagues.