Leonard Johnston

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Leonard Johnston
Leonard Edward Johnston Jr.
Bat/Throw: L/L
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 167
Born: 1929-3-15 at Pontiac, MI (US)
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Leonard Johnston was a professional player and manager.

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Pre-professional career

  • In high school, lettered in baseball, football, and basketball.
  • At Western Michigan University, he lettered in football and baseball, and earned a B.S. degree.
  • Baseball team won Mid-American Conference title each year he played.
  • Was all Mid-American Conference in baseball in 1950-51-52 and all-MAC in football in 1951.

Achievements

Other

  • Served in the US Army (paratroops) for two years.
  • Was a coach for 1969 Buffalo.

Sources

  • Chicago White Sox Organizational Record Book. 1966.
  • Cleveland Indians Organization Sketch Book. 1972.


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