Johnny Stevenson
basketball player (1913-1998)
John Henry Stevenson (May 25, 1913 – April 1, 1998) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League in one game for the Pittsburgh Raiders during the 1944–45 season. He scored four points in his lone appearance.
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