Johnny Dickshot
John Oscar Dickshot (born John Oscar Dicksus, January 24, 1910 – November 4, 1997), nicknamed "Ugly" Johnny Dickshot, was an American professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Giants, and the Chicago White Sox. His professional career, including the seasons he spent in Minor League Baseball, ran from 1930 to 1947. He received the nickname "Ugly" because he proclaimed himself to be "the ugliest man in baseball" during his career.
| Johnny Dickshot | |
|---|---|
Dickshot, circa 1942 | |
| Left fielder | |
| Born: January 24, 1910 Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
| Died: November 4, 1997 (aged 87) Waukegan, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1936, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 25, 1945, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .276 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 116 |
| Teams | |
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From Waukegan, Illinois, Dickshot began playing as a semi-professional and in the minor leagues in the early 1930s. He was scouted and signed by the Pirates in 1934, and they promoted him to the major leagues in 1936. The Pirates gave Dickshot a significant role in 1937, but played him sparingly in 1938. A strong season in the minor leagues in 1939 earned him a brief trial with the Giants. Dickshot played in the minor leagues until the White Sox acquired him for the 1944 and 1945 seasons. He returned to the minor leagues in 1946 and his career ended in 1947.