John Hitson

John Ben Hitson


Born:
July 7, 1927
Andalusia, AL

Died:
January 10, 1999
Montgomery, AL


Career
1943-44 Starke University Academy - Montgomery (High School)
1944-45 Starke University Academy - Montgomery (High School)
1945-46 Starke University Academy - Montgomery (High School)
1946-47 WMGY Wavelengths - Montgomery (Independent)
1947-48 Memphis Legionnaires (SPBL)
1947-48 Montgomery Rebels (SPBL)
1948-49 Montgomery Rebels (SPBL)
1948-49 Wetumpka Rockets (Independent)

The 6'1, 170-pound Hitson was a three-sport player at Starke Prep and after school he went on to play minor league baseball. The left-handed hitting infielder didn't progress high in the minor leagues, leaving baseball in 1951. He played some pro and semi-pro basketball around his hometown of Montgomery.

Minor League Baseball Stats
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hitson001joh

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