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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.
  • Shows his nickname is Lefty.

Pre-professional career

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

Career notes

1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces"

Contract signing

  • Joined Seattle during the 1951 season from free agency.

Relatives

  • Was a brother of Chet Johnson who is with the Oakland club.

Sources

  • 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.