Gene Johnson/pagetext
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[edit] Profile
[edit] Personal
- Resided in Eureka, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Swedish ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is fishing.
[edit] Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Eureka High School in 1946.
- Played all sports in high school.
- Attended Humboldt State College for two years.
[edit] Outside of baseball
- Served in the U. S. Army for two years.
[edit] Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by John Moore of the Boston Braves.
[edit] 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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