Jimmy Johnson (johnsji06)

Clark James Johnson Jr.
(Slim)

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
• High School West High School (Akron)
• Debut 1939
• Final Game 1940
• Born December 20, 1918 in Morgantown, WV USA
• Died September 21, 1987 in Akron, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Jimmy Johnson came up with the Toledo Crawfords in 1939 and went 1-3. He was briefly with the Philadelphia Stars four years later. He was the top West pitcher in the second 1939 East-West Game. Relieving Smoky Owens in the second with a 5-1 deficit, he gave up one run, four hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings while striking out four. He was 0 for 2 at the plate. Hilton Smith relieved him. The West lost, 10-2.

Notable Achievements

• NAL All-Star (1939)