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Ernest Thorwald Johnson Sr. (June 16, 1924 – August 12, 2011) was an American professional baseball player and television sports color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher between 1950 and 1959.
Nov 30, 2023 · But he did hope to follow his father, former MLB pitcher and legendary baseball announcer Ernie Johnson Sr., in one pursuit — playing Major League Baseball.
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Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ernie Johnson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- June 16, 1924
Aug 13, 2011 · Ernie Johnson Sr. was the TBS voice of the Atlanta Braves for many years, earning recognition in the Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame. He died in 2011 from complications with a long illness, leaving behind his wife, children and grandchildren.
Aug 14, 2011 · LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Ernie Johnson Sr., a longtime voice for Atlanta baseball, died Friday night from complications of a long illness. He was 87. Johnson was the TBS voice of the Atlanta...
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Ernie Johnson Sr., a versatile athlete who played baseball and basketball in Vermont and became a major-league pitcher and a longtime TV announcer for the Atlanta Braves. Read about his high-school pitching streak, his tryout with the Red Sox, his teammates and rivals, and his family legacy.
ATLANTA -- Former longtime Braves broadcaster and pitcher Ernie Johnson Sr. has died. The Braves said Johnson died Friday night at the age of 87.
