From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Keith Johnson in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
"Red"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 2"
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Weight:
| 185
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Born:
| 1935-2-12 at Ririe, ID (US)
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Died:
| 2006-11-25
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Keith Johnson was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Ririe, Idaho in 1954 and 1955.
- Self-identified as being of Scottish-German ancestry.
- Single in 1955.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Ririe High School in 1953.
- Played baseball, basketball and football in high school.
- Pitched a perfect no-hit, no-run game in his last contest in high school.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Bill Svilich of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Sources
- 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 519-34-8744).
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).