Today's Birthday: Bob Johnson, Auburn Mets (1964-65)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Bob Johnson, who was born on this date in 1943. He pitched for the Auburn Mets during two seasons (1964-65).

Johnson went on to play in the major leagues for the New York Mets (1969), Kansas City Royals (1970), Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-73), Cleveland Indians (1974), and Atlanta Braves (1977). He pitched in two games for the 1971 World Champion Pirates.

Source: Baseball Reference

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