Kenneth Lance Johnson (One Dog)

Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 160 lb.

Born: July 6, 1963 in Cincinnati, OH
High School: Princeton HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Schools: Triton College (River Grove, IL), University of South Alabama (Mobile, AL)
Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 6th round of the 1984 amateur draft.
Signed June 13, 1984. (All Transactions)
Debut: July 10, 1987 (Age 24)   vs. SFG 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): WhiteSox/Mets/Cubs/Cardinals/Yankees 1987-2000
Agents: Phil Tannenbaum [*]
Final Game: May 27, 2000 (Age 36)   vs. BOS 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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