Kevin Johnson
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Kevin Maurice Johnson
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of California
- High School Sacramento High School
- Born March 4, 1966 in Sacramento, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Kevin Johnson was a three-time NBA All-Star who was known as an excellent passing point guard. While starring in college baseball at the University of California, K.J. made a brief appearance on the baseball diamond for the 1986 Modesto A's. He went 0 for 2 at the plate, striking out twice, and scoring a run. He played shortstop in the game. Johnson's cousin Donald Veal has had more success on the diamond.
In 2008, Johnson, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Sacramento, CA.
Source: 1987 Baseball America Statistics Report
