Darrell Johnson
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Darrell Dean Johnson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1952
- Final Game June 6, 1962
- Born August 25, 1928 in Horace, NE USA
- Died May 3, 2004 in Fairfield, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Darrell Johnson managed the Boston Red Sox to the 1975 World Series and was the first manager of the expansion Seattle Mariners two years later. He also managed the 1963-1965 Rochester Red Wings, 1966 Elmira Pioneers, 1971-1972 Louisville Colonels and 1973 Pawtucket Red Sox.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1958 (he did not play in the World Series)
- ML Manager of the Year Award (1975)
- Division Titles: 1 (1975)
- AL Pennants: 1 (1975)
| Preceded by Eddie Kasko | Boston Red Sox Manager 1974-1976 | Succeeded by Don Zimmer |
| Preceded by N/A | Seattle Mariners Manager 1977-1980 | Succeeded by Maury Wills |
| Preceded by Don Zimmer | Texas Rangers Manager 1982 | Succeeded by Doug Rader |
