Footer Johnson
American baseball player (1932–2024)
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Richard Allan "Footer" Johnson (February 15, 1932 – March 10, 2024) was an American Major League Baseball player. He appeared in eight games for the Chicago Cubs in 1958, five as a pinch hitter and three as a pinch runner. He did not have a hit in his five at-bats, but did score a run during one of his pinch running appearances.
| Footer Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Pinch hitter | |
| Born: February 15, 1932 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: March 10, 2024 (aged 92) Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 22, 1958, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 30, 1958, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .000 |
| Games played | 8 |
| Runs scored | 1 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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In the minor leagues, Johnson was primarily an outfielder. He played in the minors from 1952 until 1960.
Johnson died on March 10, 2024, at the age of 92.[1]
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