[KenRaffensberger16]

Alex Johnson has passed away at age 72.
He came up with the Phillies in late July of the
1964 season and would later win a batting title
while with the California Angels.
In 1970, although both players' batting averages
rounded out to .329, Johnson edged Carl Yastrzemski
.32899 to .32862 for the American league batting title.
Johnson hit .288 lifetime with 1331 hits in 1322 games.
Johnson had a tremendous physique and might
have been the pound-for pound strongest major leaguer
of his time, however, he was a pure line drive hitter who
didn't lift the ball over the fence that often.
His 17 home runs for the Reds in 1969 was his best
HR season. He played for 8 MLB teams in 13 seasons
(1964-1976).
He also was a Cardinal, Indian, Ranger, Yankee and Tiger.
(Photo source: 1964 Phillies Yearbook).