John B. Oden (September 10, 1902 – February 22, 1972) was an American Negro league third baseman between 1927 and 1932.
| Johnnie Oden | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: September 10, 1902 Sylacauga, Alabama | |
| Died: February 22, 1972 (aged 69) Birmingham, Alabama | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1927, for the Memphis Red Sox | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1932, for the Louisville Black Caps | |
| Teams | |
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A native of Sylacauga, Alabama, Oden made his Negro leagues debut in 1927 for the Memphis Red Sox and Birmingham Black Barons. He went on to play two more seasons with Birmingham, and finished his career in 1932 with the Louisville Black Caps.[1][2] Oden died in Birmingham, Alabama in 1972 at age 69.
References edit
- ^ "Johnnie Oden". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ^ "Johnny Oden". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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