Judy Johnson Autographs
Judy Johnson was a professional baseball player born in Snow Hill, Maryland in 1899, and he had a baseball career that spanned over a decade. He played most of his career in the Negro leagues, impressing audiences with his outstanding defensive skills and a fantastic batting average that earned him recognition as one of the best third baseman during his time. His impact in the sport was significant and influential, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of Black baseball players.
Johnson's baseball journey began when he started playing for the Hilldale Athletic Club in 1921. He led the team to several championships, and his outstanding talent and hard work caught the attention of other teams like the Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and the Newark Eagles, among others. He had a career batting average of .305 and was renowned for his stellar defensive skills, earning him several accolades and nominations for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Johnson remained active in the Negro leagues until he retired in 1937.
Judy Johnson's contribution to the game goes beyond his impressive statistics and achievements. He was a trailblazer who broke several barriers as an African-American baseball player. Johnson was among the lucky few players who managed to transition to the Major Leagues after integration, becoming one of the first Black coaches with the Phillies in 1954. His persistence, talent, and contribution to baseball have earned him several accomplishments, leaving a legacy as one of baseball's greatest players.
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Current items with a signature of Judy Johnson
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Traded items with a signature of Judy Johnson
The most expensive item with a signature of Judy Johnson (Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Judy Johnson signed OAL baseball 23 HOF auto CBM COA) was sold in April 2017 for $679.99 while the cheapest item (Judy Johnson 2024 Historic Autograph All Time Greats /125 Hilldale Giants) found a new owner for $0.99 in December 2024. The month with the most items sold (18) was April 2008 with an average selling price of $21.55 for an autographed item of Judy Johnson. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2022 with $354.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.99 was October 2014. In average, an autographed item from Judy Johnson is worth $22.50.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Judy Johnson were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Latest News about Judy Johnson
‘If Judy were only white, he could name is own price’ (06/25/2014): Judy Johnson, who died 25 years ago Sunday, is now considered one of the greatest figures in both Philadelphia and African-American baseball history. 
Judy Johnson, 58 (10/08/2012): Surrounded by her loving family, Judy Johnson, age 58, of Holland, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at Hospice House of Holland. Judy Johnson shares keys to recruiting top-flight talent (09/30/2012): The leaders that I have the opportunity to visit with each week routinely emphasize to me the importance of hiring great people. Similarly, Larry Bossidy, former CEO of AlliedSignal and author, noted, “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. Judy Johnson is our Twister Safe Storm Shelter Winner (07/05/2012): KSN and KODE have a winner for the Twister Safe.
