Gene Johnson
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Gene Johnson | |
Eugene Reenwald Johnson | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 6' 2" |
Weight: | 180 |
Born: | 1927-8-4 at Eureka, CA (US) |
Died: | 1995-3-15 |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Eureka, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Swedish ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is fishing.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Eureka High School in 1946.
- Played all sports in high school.
- Attended Humboldt State College for two years.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U. S. Army for two years.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by John Moore of the Boston Braves.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Engagements with Owensboro in 1949 and Redding in 1950 were listed in the 1953 Pioneer League Index.
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