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Name Team Age
Howard Johnson Retired (1990, Age 35) Died (2031, Age 76)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 5
(1977)
3B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Tim Raines League 0 13 years (103 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 9/26/1955
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
2 2 3
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (LF)
A+ (95.6 %) A+ (93.0 %) B- (55.6 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1990-11-01Howard Johnson has retired from the Cincinnati Rangers
1990-05-19The Cincinnati Rangers have acquired Howard Johnson from the waiver wire.
1990-05-14The Minnesota Ka-Zars have promoted Jimmy Muich to the major league team. The Minnesota Ka-Zars have designated Howard Johnson for assignment.
1990-05-12The Minnesota Ka-Zars have promoted Howard Johnson to the major league team.
1990-04-30The Minnesota Ka-Zars have promoted Ginger Bork to the major league team. The Minnesota Ka-Zars have designated Howard Johnson for assignment.
1990-04-01A trade has been completed between the Minnesota Ka-Zars and the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers receive Jay Chatham, Norm Schreiber from the Minnesota Ka-Zars in exchange for Joe Bamberger, Howard Johnson. Vote on Trade.
1989-07-16Howard Johnson of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1988-09-29The Detroit Tigers have placed Howard Johnson on the trade block.
1984-07-13Howard Johnson of the Detroit Tigers is injured and is expected to be out 34 days.
1983-04-11The Detroit Tigers have renamed Les Neis to Howard Johnson.
1983-04-11A trade has been completed between the Minnesota Manphibians and the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers receive Augie Bordi, Les Neis, Ken Ardoin from the Minnesota Manphibians in exchange for Rupert Jones, Bruce McHenry, Marty Castillo, Larry Herndon.
1983-04-06A trade has been completed between the Boston Murder City Devils and the Minnesota Manphibians. The Minnesota Manphibians receive Butch McDonnell, Les Neis, Rod Hausmann, Gowell Catalanotto, Tadahito Osaka, Justin Davis from the Boston Murder City Devils in exchange for Len Loane, Bill Blosser, Danny Hopper, Dave Foutz.
1977-04-15Les Neis of the Boston Burnouts is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
1977-04-02The Boston Burnouts have promoted Les Neis to the major leagues.