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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