About Bill Johnson
Lived 1960 – 2018 (aged 57). Bill Johnson was an American baseball player.
William Charles Johnson (October 6, 1960 – January 20, 2018) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1983 to 1984 for the Chicago Cubs. Listed at 6' 5", 205 lb., he batted and threw right handed.
Johnson was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980. He was traded along with Dick Ruthven from the Phillies to the Cubs for Willie Hernández on May 22, 1983.
Johnson died on January 20, 2018, at the age of 57.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Johnson?
professional baseball player, born 1960
When was Bill Johnson born?
Bill Johnson was born on 6 October 1960 in Wilmington.
When did Bill Johnson die?
Bill Johnson died on 20 January 2018 in Wilmington.
What was Bill Johnson's occupation?
Bill Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bill Johnson?
Bill Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Johnson (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Johnson. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player-1960/
MLA: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player-1960/.
Chicago: "Bill Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-johnson-baseball-player-1960/.
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