Darrell Johnson
| Darrell Johnson | |
|---|---|
Johnson with the Boston Red Sox in 1974 | |
| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: August 25, 1928 Horace, Nebraska, U.S. | |
| Died: May 3, 2004 (aged 75) Fairfield, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 20, 1952, for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 6, 1962, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .234 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs batted in | 28 |
| Managerial record | 472–590 |
| Winning % | .444 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Darrell Dean Johnson (August 25, 1928 – May 3, 2004) was an American professional catcher, coach, manager and scout in Major League Baseball (MLB). As a manager, he led the 1975 Boston Red Sox to the American League pennant, and was named "Manager of the Year" by both The Sporting News and the Associated Press.