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* Self-identified as being of English-Irish-Norwegian ancestry.
* Self-identified as being of English-Irish-Norwegian ancestry.
* Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
* Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
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* Shows his nickname is Lefty.
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* Nickname "Lefty".
=== Pre-professional career ===
=== Pre-professional career ===
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=== Career notes ===
=== Career notes ===
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1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces"
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* In the armed forces 1942-1945.
=== Contract signing ===
=== Contract signing ===
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=== Relatives ===
=== Relatives ===
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* Was a brother of Chet Johnson who is with the Oakland club.
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* Brother of [[Chet Johnson]].
== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}}
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}}

Revision as of 16:08, 14 May 2010

For other people named Lefty Johnson, see Lefty Johnson


Contents

Profile

Personal

  • Self-identified as being of English-Irish-Norwegian ancestry.
  • Listed hobbies as hunting and fishing.
  • Nickname "Lefty".

Pre-professional career

  • Attended Saint Mary's College in California for two and one half years.

Career notes

  • In the armed forces 1942-1945.

Contract signing

  • Joined Seattle during the 1951 season from free agency.

Relatives

Sources

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
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