Walter Johnson
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Walter Johnson | |
Walter H Johnson | |
Bat/Throw: | L/R |
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Height: | 6' 1" |
Weight: | 170 |
Born: | 1930-1-7 at Avenal, CA (US) |
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Career highlights
Personal
- Was residing in Taft, California in 1952.
- Was a second cousin of Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson.
Pre-professional career
- Played baseball and basketball at Avenal (CA) High School
- Played baseball at the University of Southern California, Fullerton Junior College, and San Jose State University, and basketball at USC and Fullerton.
- Hit a 10th inning grand slam home run in a 1951 game to give San Jose State a win over rival College of the Pacific.
Outside of baseball
- Graduated from San Jose State University and pursued post-graduate studies there during baseball off-seasons.
Sources
- 1952 California League Gold Book (Fourth Edition).