About Bob Johnson
Born 1959. Bob Johnson is an American baseball player.
Bobby Earl Johnson (born July 31, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Texas Rangers. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 9th round of the amateur draft. Johnson played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Rangers in , and his last season with the New York Yankees' Class A-Advanced Fort Lauderdale Yankees and Triple-A Columbus Clippers in .
A graduate of Kimball High School in Dallas, Johnson is the nephew of Hall of Fame infielder Ernie Banks.
On April 29, 1983, Johnson hit a 3-run home run against the New York Yankees in an 8–3 win.
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Who is Bob Johnson?
American baseball player (born 1959)
When was Bob Johnson born?
Bob Johnson was born on 31 July 1959 in Dallas.
What is Bob Johnson's occupation?
Bob Johnson is a baseball player.
What nationality is Bob Johnson?
Bob Johnson is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Johnson (catcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Johnson. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-baseball-player-1959/
MLA: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-baseball-player-1959/.
Chicago: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-baseball-player-1959/.
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