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Alex Johnson

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Alex Johnson (December 7, 1942 – February 28, 2015) was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1964 to 1976, for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, and Detroit Tigers. He was the National League Comeback Player of the Year in 1968 and an American League All-Star and batting champion in 1970. His brother, Ron, was an NFL running back, most notably for the New York Giants.

Notable For

American baseball player

Alex Johnson's Historical Timeline

  1. Alex Johnson is born

    Alex Johnson, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1942-12-07.

  2. Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the s

    Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the season, tying the MLB record, in a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds

  3. Angels suspend Alex Johnson (after 5 benchings & 29 fines)

    Alex Johnson (December 7, 1942 – February 28, 2015) was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1964 to 1976, for the Philadelphia Phillies, St.

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alex Johnson born?
Alex Johnson was born on 1942-12-07 (American).
What is Alex Johnson known for?
American baseball player
What historical events involved Alex Johnson?
Alex Johnson was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Alex Johnson is born, Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the s, Angels suspend Alex Johnson (after 5 benchings & 29 fines).
When did Alex Johnson die?
Alex Johnson died on 2015-01-01.

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