Moose Johnson

Wilbur H. Johnson

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 170 lb.

• Born September 28, 1929 in Lead, SD USA
• Died April 9, 2012 in Denver, CO, USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Wilbur "Moose" Johnson was the all-star second baseman in the 1959 Eastern League for the Williamsport Grays.

Johnson later managed in the Philadelphia Phillies chain for six years and scouted for the Phillies (1966-1984), Toronto Blue Jays (1985-1998), and San Diego Padres (1999-2006).

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs
1960	Tampa Tarpons	Florida State League	68-67	4th	Philadelphia Phillies
1961	Elmira Pioneers	New York-Penn League	61-63	5th	Philadelphia Phillies
1962	Dothan Phillies	Alabama-Florida League	57-62	3rd	Philadelphia Phillies	Lost in 1st round
1963	Magic Valley Cowboys	Pioneer League	84-44	1st	Philadelphia Phillies	Lost in 1st round
1964	Bakersfield Bears	California League	56-83	8th	Philadelphia Phillies
1965	Spartanburg Phillies	Western Carolinas League	54-68	7th	Philadelphia Phillies

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