John Henry Johnson Stats & Facts
John Henry Johnson Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 74 Weight: 190 Born: Tuesday, August 21, 1956 in Houston, TX USA Died: in , Debut: 4/10/1978 Last Game: 6/29/1987 Full Name: John Henry Johnson
Rickey Henderson debuts with A’s and picks up 2 hits and a stolen base
On June 24, 1979, 20-year-old future Hall of Famer, Rickey Henderson makes his major league debut for the Oakland A’s in the first game of a doubleheader, a 5-1 loss to Texas. Henderson picks up a single, a double, and his first stolen base in four at-bats against the Texas Rangers. Later in the season,…
Oakland A’s trade star pitcher Vida Blue to the San Francisco Giants for seven player
On March 15, 1978, the Oakland A’s trade star pitcher Vida Blue to the San Francisco Giants for seven players and nearly $400,000 in cash. In exchange for Blue, the A’s acquire catcher Gary Alexander, infielder Mario Guerrero, outfielder Gary Thomasson, and pitchers Dave Heaverlo, Phil Huffman, John Henry Johnson, and Alan Wirth….
Bowie Kuhn cancels Vida Blue trade for Dave Revering
On January 30, 1978, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn cancels the recent trade that sent Vida Blue from the Oakland A’s to the Cincinnati Reds for first baseman Dave Revering and $1.75 million in cash. Believing that the A’s did not receive adequate compensation, Kuhn recommends that the trade be restructured. On February 25, the A’s will…
