Johnstown Johnnies (1883–1961)

The Johnstown Johnnies were a series of minor league baseball teams based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, operating intermittently between 1883 and 1961. Over the years, the Johnnies competed in various leagues, including the Western Pennsylvania League, Tri-State League, Pennsylvania-Ohio-Michigan League, Middle Atlantic League, and Eastern League. The team's name, "Johnnies," was a localized nickname referencing the city of Johnstown.

The earliest incarnation of the Johnstown Johnnies appeared in 1883 in the Western Pennsylvania League. Subsequent teams using the "Johnnies" moniker participated in professional baseball leagues during different periods, experiencing varying degrees of success and stability. Periods of inactivity interspersed their active years.

Notable leagues where Johnstown fielded a "Johnnies" team included the Tri-State League in the early 20th century and the Middle Atlantic League in the mid-20th century. The final Johnstown Johnnies team played in the Eastern League in 1961. After that season, professional baseball left Johnstown.

The specific performance and player rosters varied greatly across the different Johnstown Johnnies teams and leagues, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of minor league baseball during that time. The team served as a source of local entertainment and community identity for the city of Johnstown throughout its history.