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'''Louis Brown Johnson''' (born September 22, 1934 in [[Lexington, Kentucky]]), nicknamed "''Sweet Lou''" and "''Slick''", is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[ |
'''Louis Brown Johnson''' (born September 22, 1934 in [[Lexington, Kentucky]]), nicknamed "''Sweet Lou''" and "''Slick''", is a former [[Major League Baseball]] [[outfielder]] in [[Major League Baseball]]. From 1960 through 1969, Johnson played for the [[Chicago Cubs]] ([[1960 Chicago Cubs season|1960]], [[1968 Chicago Cubs season|1968]]), [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|Los Angeles Angels]] ([[1961 Los Angeles Angels season|1961]]), [[Atlanta Braves|Milwaukee Braves]] ([[1962 Milwaukee Braves season|1962]]), [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] (1965-67), [[Cleveland Indians]] ([[1968 Cleveland Indians season|1968]]), and [[California Angels]] ([[1969 California Angels season|1969]]). He batted and threw right-handed. |
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A star in [[basketball]] as well as baseball in high school, Johnson dreamt of playing at the [[University of Kentucky]] under legendary coach [[Adolph Rupp]]. However, at the time, members of the [[Southeastern Conference]] (of which Kentucky is an affiliate) weren't recruiting black athletes |
A star in [[basketball]] as well as baseball in high school, Johnson dreamt of playing basketball at the [[University of Kentucky]] under the legendary coach [[Adolph Rupp]]. However, at the time, members of the [[Southeastern Conference]] (of which Kentucky is an affiliate) weren't recruiting black athletes. Some colleges didn't even allow black students to enroll. [http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/rupp.html#evidencepro] |
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Johnson was signed by the [[New York Yankees]] as an amateur [[free agent]] in [[1953 in baseball|1953]]. After kicking around in the [[ |
Johnson was signed up by the [[New York Yankees]] as an amateur [[free agent]] in [[1953 in baseball|1953]]. After kicking around in the [[minor league baseball|minor leagues]] for a decade, Johnson finally made it into the major leagues for a stretch beginning in [[1965 in baseball|1965]] with the Los Angeles Dodgers, after a broken ankle in early May sidelined their regular left fielder, [[Tommy Davis]], for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hFAaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rxAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7247,4480835&dq=lou-johnson+baseball+tommy-davis&hl=en|title=Lou Johnson keeps Dodgers in pennant race|last=Murray|first=Jim|date=27 August 1965|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|Milwaukee Sentinel]]|page=7|accessdate=4 June 2010}}</ref> |
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In the 1965 season, Johnson scored the only run in [[Sandy Koufax]]'s [[perfect game]] when he [[base on balls|walked]], went to [[second base]] on a [[sacrifice bunt]], [[stolen base|stole]] [[third base]], and then [[run (baseball)|scored]] on a throwing [[error]] by the [[Chicago Cubs]] [[catcher]], [[Chris Krug]]. In the [[1965 World Series]], Johnson hit two [[home run]]s, including the game winning one in the decisive seventh game. |
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Today, Sweet Lou is an integral part of the Dodgers’ Community Relations efforts and a member of the Dodgers Speakers’ Bureau, while remaining active with various charities in Southern California and nationally, as well. Johnson serves as a member of the advisory board of the [[Baseball Assistance Team]], a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping former Major League, Minor League, and Negro League players through financial and medical difficulties. |
Today, Sweet Lou is an integral part of the Dodgers’ Community Relations efforts and a member of the Dodgers Speakers’ Bureau, while remaining active with various charities in Southern California and nationally, as well. Johnson serves as a member of the advisory board of the [[Baseball Assistance Team]], a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping former Major League, Minor League, and Negro League players through financial and medical difficulties. |
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Outfielder | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
debut | |
April 17, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs | |
Last appearance | |
September 6, 1969, for the California Angels | |
Career statistics | |
Batting average | .258 |
Home runs | 48 |
Runs batted in | 232 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Louis Brown Johnson (born September 22, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky), nicknamed "Sweet Lou" and "Slick", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder in Major League Baseball. From 1960 through 1969, Johnson played for the Chicago Cubs (1960, 1968), Los Angeles Angels (1961), Milwaukee Braves (1962), Los Angeles Dodgers (1965-67), Cleveland Indians (1968), and California Angels (1969). He batted and threw right-handed.
A star in basketball as well as baseball in high school, Johnson dreamt of playing basketball at the University of Kentucky under the legendary coach Adolph Rupp. However, at the time, members of the Southeastern Conference (of which Kentucky is an affiliate) weren't recruiting black athletes. Some colleges didn't even allow black students to enroll. [1]
Johnson was signed up by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1953. After kicking around in the minor leagues for a decade, Johnson finally made it into the major leagues for a stretch beginning in 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, after a broken ankle in early May sidelined their regular left fielder, Tommy Davis, for the remainder of the season.[1]
In the 1965 season, Johnson scored the only run in Sandy Koufax's perfect game when he walked, went to second base on a sacrifice bunt, stole third base, and then scored on a throwing error by the Chicago Cubs catcher, Chris Krug. In the 1965 World Series, Johnson hit two home runs, including the game winning one in the decisive seventh game.
In his approximately eight-year-long Major League career, Johnson posted a .258 average with 48 home runs and 232 RBI in 677 games.
Today, Sweet Lou is an integral part of the Dodgers’ Community Relations efforts and a member of the Dodgers Speakers’ Bureau, while remaining active with various charities in Southern California and nationally, as well. Johnson serves as a member of the advisory board of the Baseball Assistance Team, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping former Major League, Minor League, and Negro League players through financial and medical difficulties.
References
- ^ Murray, Jim (27 August 1965). "Lou Johnson keeps Dodgers in pennant race". Milwaukee Sentinel. p. 7. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
External links
- Baseball Library - profile
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference