Alex Johnson

Baseball player, All-Star outfielder

Alex Johnson - Baseball player, All-Star outfielder
Born

December 7th, 1942
82 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American baseball player played as an outfielder primarily for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies during a ten-year career in Major League Baseball. Achieved an All-Star selection in 1965 and won the American League batting title in 1970. Known for versatility in the outfield and offensive contributions.

Selected as an All-Star in 1965

Won the American League batting title in 1970

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