Monday, February 1, 2021

1955 Yankee of the Past: Don Johnson

"Don pitched for the Chicago White Sox during the course of the 1954 season. He appeared in 46 games, 15 of which were starting assignments, and the remainder relief jobs. Don worked 144 innings, gave up 29 hits, walked 43 [1.19 WHIP] and struck out 68. His earned run average was a good 3.13.
He began as Yankee property in 1944 with Kansas City. He also pitched for Newark that year. Don was with the Yankees in 1947 and has also been with the St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators."

-1955 Bowman No. 101

"Don came to Baltimore this year after proving he can be mighty stingy in giving up runs to the enemy. Last season with the White Sox he posted his best E.R.A. in five major league campaigns.
Beginning in the Yankee chain, Don was with New York in '47 and posted a 4-3 record but was sent to the minors in  '48. After another stint with New York he joined the St. Louis Browns."

-1955 Topps No. 165

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