Ken Johnson
Toiling for seven teams in his 13-year career, Ken Johnson relied on an assortment of pitches, including a knuckleball, to win 91 games. In 1964, with Houston, he became one of the few pitchers to hurl a no-hitter and lose, when a teammate committed an error in the ninth inning.
Played For
Kansas City Athletics (1958-1961)
Cincinnati Reds (1961)
Houston Astros (1962-1965)
Milwaukee Braves (1965)
Atlanta Braves (1966-1969)
New York Yankees (1969)
Chicago Cubs (1969)
Montreal Expos (1970)
Born
Kenneth Travis Johnson was born on June 16, 1933, in West Palm Beach, FL.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: KC1
Major League Debut
September 13, 1958
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Post-Season Appearances
1961 World Series
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