Deron Johnson

Johnson later served as a coach for 13 seasons with the California Angels (1979–80; 1989–92), New York Mets (1981), Phillies (1982–84), Seattle Mariners (1985–86), and White Sox (1987). He was still an active member of the California coaching staff when diagnosed with lung cancer, which claimed his life on April 23, 1992, at the age of 53.\n', '

Deron Johnson first appeared in a major league game on September 20, 1960. The 22-year-old was called upon to pinch hit in the ninth inning of a 1-1 tie between New York and Washington, facing Senators southpaw Hal Woodeshick. Mickey Mantle flied out to right and Bill Skowron doubled. Johnson advanced Skowron to third with a flyout to center. The Yankees won 2-1 in the 11th. He got his first two career hits on October 2, 1960 in the Yankees\' last game of the regular season, an 8-7 win over the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Johnson batted twice in…