Roy Johnson (johnsro01)

Roy J. Johnson
(Hardrock)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut August 7, 1918
• Final Game September 2, 1918
• Born October 1, 1895 in Madill, Indian Territory USA
• Died January 10, 1986 in Scottsdale, AZ USA

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Biographical Information

Roy "Hardrock" Johnson pitched 50 innings for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1918. Johnson was a year older than second baseman Jimmie Dykes.

Wikipedia's article on Johnson says he was given the name "Hardrock" as a manager because of the tough way his teams played. Some sources spell it as "Hard Rock".

He managed several teams, including at Catalina, where he also lived for several years.

He is one of three major leaguers with the name "Roy Johnson"; the other two were outfielders.

He was a longtime Chicago Cubs coach and served as the team's interim manager for one game in 1944.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1928	Bisbee Bees	Arizona State League	37-31	2nd	none	none
1929	Bisbee Bees	Arizona State League	60-30	1st	none	Lost League Finals
1930	Bisbee Bees	Arizona State League	60-45	1st	none	League Champs
1931	Bisbee Bees	Arizona-Texas League	63-68	4th	none	Lost League Finals
1932	Bisbee Bees	Arizona-Texas League	50-49	2nd	none		League disbanded July 24
1934	Ponca City Angels	Western Association	73-61	2nd	Chicago Cubs	Lost League Finals
1940	Tulsa Oilers	Texas League	76-82	5th	Chicago Cubs
1941	Tulsa Oilers	Texas League	86-66	2nd	Chicago Cubs	Lost League Finals
1942	Tulsa Oilers	Texas League	76-75	6th	Chicago Cubs
1943	Lockport Cubs	PONY League	65-45	1st	Chicago Cubs	Lost in 1st round
1944	Chicago Cubs	National League	0-1	--	Chicago Cubs		interim between Jimmie Wilson (1-9) and Charlie Grimm on May 3

Related Sites

• Roy Johnson at the SABR Bio Project