Lamar Johnson
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About
First baseman in the major leagues from 1974 to 1982 who later became a hitting coach for various MLB teams including the Brewers and Royals.
Before Fame
He graduated from Wenonah High School in Alabama in 1968.
Trivia
He sang the national anthem before a game in 1977 with the White Sox and went on to hit two home runs in the game.
Family Life
He had a son named Lamar Johnson, Jr.
Associated With
He became the hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers beside manager Phil Garner.
