The front: An underused angle – the photographer shoots
Johnson from below. The green background might be Fenway Park?
The back: Johnson and reliever Jim Kern (who had a
four-inning save) outdueled Jim Barr and the Angels, 2-1.
The player: Johnson had a great rookie season in 1978, going
11-10 with a 3.39 ERA. He struggled mightily in 1979, however and was traded to
Texas in June after a 2-8, 4.63 start to the season. After the 1979 season
Johnson moved to the bullpen, and had several decent seasons as a middle
reliever for Texas, Boston and Milwaukee. He finished his career with 214
appearances (61 starts), going 26-33 with 9 saves and a 3.90 ERA.
The man: Johnson seems to have kept a low profile during and
after his playing career. Anyone know where he is now?
My collection: I have 15 of his cards, from 1979 to 1987. I
would be interested in trading for 1979 Hostess #39.
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