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Earl Johnson was born on Wednesday, April 2, 1919, in Redmond, Washington. Johnson was 21 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 20, 1940, with the Boston Red Sox.
Earl Douglas Johnson (April 2, 1919 – December 3, 1994) was an American professional baseball player and scout and a decorated World War II veteran. He was a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers.
Earl Johnson may refer to: Earl Johnson (American football), head college football coach at Doane College. Earl Johnson (baseball) (1919–1994), Major League Baseball and World War II hero. Earl Johnson (fiddler) (1886–1965), fiddler in 1920s North Georgia. Earl Johnson (runner) (1891–1965), cross-country athlete, winner of two medals in 1924.
Sep 21, 2018 · LIFESTYLE. Johnson pushed for consolidation, but later had doubts. Matt Soergel. msoergel@jacksonville.com. He could have been mayor. Most people told Earl Johnson that. Think of it: the first...
Biographical information. Biography. Earl Johnson was the first nationally prominent black distance runner. He made his Olympic début in 1920 when he was eliminated in the heats of the 10,000 m. Four years later there were no heats for this event and Johnson placed eighth in a field of 43.
About R. Earl Johnson - Champion Black American Distance Runner — R. Earl Johnson. Biographical Informaton. Running Accomplishments. Lifetime Honors. Only American to medal individually in Olympic Cross Country running. Only Native-born Black American to win a distance running Olympic medal.
