About Vic Johnson
Lived 1920 – 2005 (aged 84). Vic Johnson was an American baseball player.
Victor Oscar Johnson (August 3, 1920 – May 10, 2005) was an American pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 through 1946 for the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians. Listed at , 160 lb., Johnson batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
In a three-season career, Johnson posted a 6–8 record with a 5.06 ERA in 42 appearances, including 15 starts, four complete games, one shutout, two saves, and 31 strikeouts in 126⅓ total innings of work. He was traded by Boston to Cleveland on December 12, 1945, with cash for Jim Bagby and made nine appearances for Cleveland before retiring.
Johnson died in his hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin at age 84.
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Who was Vic Johnson?
American baseball player (1920-2005)
When was Vic Johnson born?
Vic Johnson was born on 3 August 1920 in Eau Claire.
When did Vic Johnson die?
Vic Johnson died on 10 May 2005 in Eau Claire.
What was Vic Johnson's occupation?
Vic Johnson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Vic Johnson?
Vic Johnson was American.
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· DBpedia: Vic Johnson (baseball)
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