Judy Johnson

William Julius "Judy" Johnson

October 26, 1899 - June 15, 1989

A resident of Delaware for nearly seventy five years, Judy Johmson was considered the best third baseman  of his day in the Negro League. After attending Howard High School he played with the Hilldale Club, Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords between 1922 and 1938. A consistent .300 hitter, Judy hit .426 in 1929. Judy was the captain of the 1935 champion Crawfords team which also included Satchel Paige, Cool Papa Bell and Oscar Charleston.  Following his playing career Judy remained involved in the game he loved as a coach, scout and mentor. Judy Johnson was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1975.

This statue sits in front of Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, High Single A Minor League team of the Kansas City Royals.