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John Henderson “Silent John” Whitehead

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John Henderson “Silent John” Whitehead

Birth
Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, USA
Death
20 Oct 1964 (aged 55)
Bonham, Fannin County, Texas, USA
Burial
Ector, Fannin County, Texas, USA
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Sec 5 Row 5
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Major League Baseball Player. Dubbed "Silent John" for his deep concentration, he made his debut as a right handed pitcher for Chicago White Sox on April 19, 1935. Form 1935 to 1939, he played with the White Sox and for the St. Louis Browns 1939 to 1940, 1942. He ended his 7-year career with 49 wins, 54 lost, 254 strike outs, 9 shutouts, 4 saves and 4.60 earned run average.
Major League Baseball Player. Dubbed "Silent John" for his deep concentration, he made his debut as a right handed pitcher for Chicago White Sox on April 19, 1935. Form 1935 to 1939, he played with the White Sox and for the St. Louis Browns 1939 to 1940, 1942. He ended his 7-year career with 49 wins, 54 lost, 254 strike outs, 9 shutouts, 4 saves and 4.60 earned run average.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Originally Created by: Mel Bashore
  • Added: Jun 17, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38457023/john_henderson-whitehead: accessed ), memorial page for John Henderson “Silent John” Whitehead (27 Apr 1909–20 Oct 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 38457023, citing Carson Cemetery, Ector, Fannin County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.