Deron Johnson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
DERON JOHNSON
Born: July 17, 1938 in San Diego, California
Died: April 23, 1992 in Poway, California
Baseball Career:
First Game: September 20, 1960; Final Game: May 28, 1976
Bat: Right Throw: Right Height: 6' 2" Weight: 200
Awards and Achievements:
Named third baseman on The Sporting News NL All-Star Team (1965)
Deron Johnson
This article was written by John Vorperian and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research
Deron Roger Johnson, one of many young Yankee players labeled the "next Mickey Mantle", spent 16 seasons as a major league slugger. His finest years was not as a Bronx Bomber but in the National League.
Born July 17, 1938 in San Diego, he became a dual -- football and baseball -- interscholastic sports star in his home town. Johnson played end, linebacker, kicker, and punter for San Diego High School. In 1955, Johnson scored 15 touchdowns for the Cavers as the team went on to capture the Southern California championship. His football coach Duane Maley said Johnson "would have been a great college player and a pro player...I saw him punt one 72 yards in the air." Maley further declared, "Deron was a coach's dream. He never missed a practice. He was never late." His baseball coach Les Cassie confirmed such and added the All-American end was among the top athletes ever to come out of San Diego High.
Pursued by several colleges, he was offered numerous football scholarships including one from the Notre Dame, but Johnson turned them all down. Upon graduation in 1956, having been also sought by the Yankees, Braves, Red Sox, Indians, and Pirates, Johnson inked a pact with the New York Yankees. Yankee scout Gordon "Deacon" Jones signed Johnson to a Class D contract for $1,000 a month.
Film Credits
1973-1973-World-Series (in person), 1973-1973-American-League-Championship-Series (in person), 1990-Sunday-Night-Baseball (in person)
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DERON JOHNSON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21119Baseball card signed: "Darrell Johnson". This 1974 Topps Baseball card, no. 312, showcases MLB player Deron Johnson, who played multiple positions and was a National League RBI champion in 1965, as well as a World Series winner in 1973.Price: $90.00
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DERON JOHNSON - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21120Sports card signed by Deron Johnson shows him at third base on his 1970 Topps Baseball card, no. 125. It includes the signature "Darrell Johnson" and highlights his career achievements in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1976.
Price: $90.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - BASEBALL BAT SIGNED CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136426Bat signed by 32 members of the 1961 New York Yankees at their May 1990 reunion, including Bill Skowron, Yogi Berra, and Whitey Ford. Accompanied by PSA/DNA letter of authenticity, with a brass plaque affixed to the bat.
Price: $1,100.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - BASEBALL BAT SIGNED CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136428Baseball bat signed by 32 members of the 1961 New York Yankees at their May 1990 reunion. Signatures include "Bill Skowron", "Yogi Berra", and "Whitey Ford", among others. A brass plaque is affixed to the upper portion of the bat.
Price: $1,100.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - BASEBALL BAT SIGNED CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136433Baseball bat signed by 32 members of the 1961 New York Yankees at their May 1990 reunion, including "Bill Skowron", "Yogi Berra", and "Whitey Ford". A brass plaque is affixed to the bat, enhancing its presentation.
Price: $1,100.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - BASEBALL BAT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 310008Baseball bat signed by 31 members of the 1961 New York Yankees, including "Yogi Berra" and "Whitey Ford", in blue felt tip on the barrel. Signed during Spring Training or September, showcasing a historic team with a record of 109-53.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350360Large printed image features the 1961 New York Yankees, signed by 32 players including "Mickey Mantle" and "Yogi Berra", along with artist "Ron Lewis". It is a numbered limited edition #517 out of 1000.
Price: $950.00
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THE 1961 NEW YORK YANKEES - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 138663Printed image depicting the 1961 New York Yankees is signed by Hall of Famers "Mickey Mantle", "Yogi Berra", "Whitey Ford", and several team members including "Ralph Houk" and "Ron Lewis", the artist. Limited edition #799 of 1000.
Price: $650.00
