Johnny Riddle

Full Name: John Ludy Riddle	Primary Position: C
Height/Weight: 5' 11"/190	First Game: April 17, 1930
Birthdate: October 3, 1905	Final Game: September 11, 1948
Birthplace: Clinton, South Carolina	MLB Experience: 7 years
Died: December 15, 1998
Deathplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
Bat/Throw: Right/Right

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[edit] Biography

Johnny Riddle (John Ludy Riddle) was born on October 3, 1905 in Clinton, South Carolina. He made his Major League debut on April 17, 1930 for the Chicago White Sox. Riddle played for the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates over the course of his 7 year career.

Traded by Indianapolis (American Association) to Washington Senators in exchange for Shanty Hogan (May 2, 1937); trade voided (May 20, 1937).
Sold by Indianapolis (American Association) to Boston Bees (August 30, 1937).
Traded by Boston Bees with Gil English, cash and 3 players to be named later to New York Yankees in exchange for Eddie Miller (August 10, 1938); New York Yankees received Bobby Reis and Johnny Babich (October 27, 1938) and Vince DiMaggio (February 4, 1939).
Sold by New York Yankees to Cincinnati Reds (March 18, 1941).
Released by Cincinnati Reds (September 11, 1945).
Released by Pittsburgh Pirates (October 2, 1948).

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