Chappie Johnson

Chappie Johnson
Catcher / First baseman
Born: (1877-05-08)May 8, 1877
Bellaire, Ohio
Died: August 17, 1949(1949-08-17) (aged 72)
Clemson, South Carolina
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
debut
1895, for the Page Fence Giants
Last appearance
1927, for the Chappie Johnson's Stars
Teams

George "Chappie" Johnson Jr. (May 8, 1877 – August 17, 1949) was an American baseball catcher and field manager in the Negro leagues. He played for many successful teams from 1895 to 1920 and he crossed racial boundaries as a teacher and coach.