About Dick Johnston
Lived 1863 – 1934 (aged 70). Dick Johnston was an American baseball player.
Richard Frederick Johnston (April 6, 1863 – April 4, 1934) was a 19th-century American center fielder in Major League Baseball. He played eight seasons in the majors, for five different teams in three different leagues.
In 746 games over eight seasons, Johnston posted a .251 batting average (751-for-2992) with 453 runs, 33 home runs, 386 RBIs and 151 stolen bases.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Johnston?
Major League Baseball player
When was Dick Johnston born?
Dick Johnston was born on 6 April 1863 in Kingston.
When did Dick Johnston die?
Dick Johnston died on 4 April 1934 in Detroit.
What was Dick Johnston's occupation?
Dick Johnston was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dick Johnston?
Dick Johnston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Johnston. https://biography.guide/dick-johnston/
MLA: "Dick Johnston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-johnston/.
Chicago: "Dick Johnston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-johnston/.
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