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Future broadcaster Ernie Johnson released

December 23, 1958December 23, 2019 This Day In Baseball

On Dec. 23, 1958, pitcher Ernie Johnson is officially released by the Braves and signs a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Johnson had been with the Braves in Boston and Milwaukee since 1950 and had success, mostly as a reliever. However in 1958, he was rarely used and struggled with an ERA of 8.10. He retired after the 1959 season and went on to enjoy a long career as an Atlanta Braves broadcaster.

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