Judy Johnson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JUDY JOHNSON
Born: October 26, 1899 in Snow Hill, Maryland
Died: June 15, 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware
Died: June 15, 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware
Born: December 26, 1899 in Snow Hill, Maryland
High School: Howard HS (Wilmington, Delaware )
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Negro League Committee as Player in 1975.
Died: June 15, 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware (Aged 89)
JUDY JOHNSON
This article was written by Ralph Berger and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Quiet, mannerly, and somewhat introverted, Judy Johnson for all his reticence was a leader. He commanded respect by his actions on and off the field. Slight of build but with the inner constitution of a bulldog, he went about his job efficiently and steadily. A black man who knew his choices were limited by a society then closed to him, he was determined to use his athletic skills to make a life for himself and his family. His strong family ties gave him solid psychological grounding.
Baseball wasn't easy for players in the Negro Leagues. It was hard driving day and night, dealing with rejection, mindless bigotry and the barrier against playing in the Major leagues. Despite the travails, for many of the players it was a time of happiness, adventure, and camaraderie. The Negro Leagues also offered comparative wealth and some star status in contrast to the menial jobs most of the African-American population had to endure during the first half of the twentieth century.
Judy Johnson was of the Charlie Gehringer mold: "You just wind him up at the start of the season and he goes out without anything to say and does the job." Johnson grabbed anything within reach and slapped line drives all over the field. Quiet, dependable, no gloss, just a smart third baseman, he made difficult plays look routine.
High School: Howard HS (Wilmington, Delaware )
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Negro League Committee as Player in 1975.
Died: June 15, 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware (Aged 89)
JUDY JOHNSON
This article was written by Ralph Berger and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Quiet, mannerly, and somewhat introverted, Judy Johnson for all his reticence was a leader. He commanded respect by his actions on and off the field. Slight of build but with the inner constitution of a bulldog, he went about his job efficiently and steadily. A black man who knew his choices were limited by a society then closed to him, he was determined to use his athletic skills to make a life for himself and his family. His strong family ties gave him solid psychological grounding.
Baseball wasn't easy for players in the Negro Leagues. It was hard driving day and night, dealing with rejection, mindless bigotry and the barrier against playing in the Major leagues. Despite the travails, for many of the players it was a time of happiness, adventure, and camaraderie. The Negro Leagues also offered comparative wealth and some star status in contrast to the menial jobs most of the African-American population had to endure during the first half of the twentieth century.
Judy Johnson was of the Charlie Gehringer mold: "You just wind him up at the start of the season and he goes out without anything to say and does the job." Johnson grabbed anything within reach and slapped line drives all over the field. Quiet, dependable, no gloss, just a smart third baseman, he made difficult plays look routine.
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JUDY JOHNSON. ANS: "Sincerely yours/Judy Johnson", 5x3 card. No place, no date. To "Bill". In full: "Thanks again for the pictures you send, and all of them I have, should I need more I'll let you know, hope you enjoy the holidays." Verso signed: "Best of Everything/Judy Johnson read more...Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JUDY JOHNSON Johnson signs "Best Wishes" on a 5x3 card, in black ink Autograph sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/From/Judy Johnson", 5x3 card. William Julius "Judy" JOHNSON (1899-1989) was enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame in 1979. read more...Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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JUDY JOHNSON Negro Leagues superstar. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best Wishes To Bill From Judy Johnson". B/w, 8x10. From the Baseball Hall of Fame: "A sure-handed third baseman from the sandlots of Delaware, Judy Johnson was a key member of some of the greatest teams in Negro Leagues history. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JUDY JOHNSON Judy Johnson signs a baseball hall of fame plaque postcard. Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard signed: "Best Wishes Judy Johnson". Color, 3½x5½. From his plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame: "William Julius Johnson/'Judy'/Negro Leagues 1923-1937. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JUDY JOHNSON. Baseball Hall of Fame Plaque Postcard signed: "Judy Johnson". Color, 3½x5½. From his plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame: "William Julius Johnson/'Judy'/Negro Leagues 1923-1937. Considered best third baseman of his day in Negro Leagues. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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BASEBALL ALL-STAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Includes 15 Hall of Famers (nine deceased*) Photograph signed by Hall of Famers: "Don Drysd read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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BASEBALL ALL STARS. Photograph signed: Hall of Famers "Don Drysdale"*, "Johnny Mize"*, "Robin Roberts", "Edd J Roush"*, "Duke Snider", "Judy Johnson read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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BASEBALL ALL-STAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Includes signature of 15 Hall of Famers (nine deceased*) Photograph signed by Hall of Famers: "Don Drysdale"* read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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JULIAN M. CARROLL, DREXELL R. DAVIS, RAY DANDRIDGE, JUDY JOHNSON, MONTE IRVIN, GENE BENSON, LEON DAY, TED PAGE, CLINT THOMAS, JIMMY DORAN, DON MAYS, JAKE STEVENS and QUINCY TROUPE, JR. Two State read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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Pacific Coast League baseball signed by 8 members of the Hall, on the date of the 1975 induction ceremony (August 18). Three of these signers (Averill, Herman and Johnson) were enshrined in the Hall that very day! read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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BASEBALL HALL OF FAME: LUKE APPLING, ERNIE BANKS, LOU BOUDREAU, BOBBY DOERR, BOB FELLER, JUDY JOHNSON, AL KALINE, GEORGE KELL, RALPH KINER, ROBIN ROBERTS, FRANK ROBINSON, ENOS SLAUGHTER, HOYT WILHELM, BILLY read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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HALL OF FAME BASEBALL 17 players enshrined in Cooperstown signed this National League baseball. Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in ballpoint by 17 Hall of Famers: read more...Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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HALL OF FAME BASEBALL Fifteen greats of the game signed this National League ball. Official Rawlings National League baseball, Charles S. Feeney, President, signed in ballpoint by 15 read more...Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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JAMES "COOL PAPA" BELL, JUDY JOHNSON, RAY DANDRIDGE and LOU DIALS. Official American League Brown Baseball signed: "James 'Cool Papa' Bell", "Judy Johnson", "Ray Dandridge" and "Lou Dials". All of these players except Dials are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. read more...Sale Price $255.00
$300.00
