About Ben Johnson
Lived 1931 – 2020 (aged 88). Ben Johnson was an American baseball player.
Benjamin Franklin Johnson Jr. (May 15, 1931 – May 8, 2020) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 21 games in Major League Baseball over parts of the and seasons for the Chicago Cubs. A native and lifelong resident of Greenwood, South Carolina, he graduated from Greenwood High School and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Ben Johnson died May 8, 2020, at his home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ben Johnson?
American pitcher who played in Major League Baseball
When was Ben Johnson born?
Ben Johnson was born on 16 May 1931 in Greenwood.
When did Ben Johnson die?
Ben Johnson died on 8 May 2020 in Greenwood.
What was Ben Johnson's occupation?
Ben Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ben Johnson?
Ben Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ben Johnson (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Johnson. https://biography.guide/ben-johnson-baseball-player-1931/
MLA: "Ben Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ben-johnson-baseball-player-1931/.
Chicago: "Ben Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ben-johnson-baseball-player-1931/.
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