Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1399

Description

A black and white photograph of outfielder Bob Johnson with the Philadelphia Athletics with an autograph that reads "To my old friend Bill. Best Wishes Bob Johnson." Johnson was born in Pryor Creek, Oklahoma (November 26, 1905), and moved out to the Northwest after retiring when he took over managerial duties of the Tacoma Tigers minor league baseball team. Johnson was elected to the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame (1964) and to the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame in 1989.

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Baseball, Professional/Semi-Pro

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Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Johnson, Bob

Person or Organization

Philadelphia Athletics