Rex Johnston

Rex David Johnston

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 202 lb.
• School University of Southern California
• High School Compton High School
• Debut April 15, 1964
• Final Game May 10, 1964
• Born November 8, 1937 in Colton, CA USA
• Died December 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Rex Johnston played 14 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates at the start of the 1964 season, never getting a hit in 7 at-bats, although he walked three times and scored a run.

A graduate of the University of Southern California where he also played football, he played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League in 1960. He was a halfback but was mostly used as a kick returner.

Rex also had eight years in the minors, most of which was spent at the AAA level.

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