Baseball (3rd Base): Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson, nicknamed HoJo, is a former professional
baseball third basemen. He played for the Detroit Tigers, New
York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs 1995. He is third
on the Mets' all-time lists for homeruns, runs batted in, doubles
and stolen bases. After his playing days were over, Hojo served
as batting coach for several teams on both the minor league and
major league level, including the New York Mets and the Seattle
Mariners.
Among his baseball accomplishments were:
A member of the1984 World Series champion Tigers and the 1986 World Series champion Mets.
1992–1997: Johnson held the career National League record for home runs by a switch hitter.
1987–1996: He held the single-season National League record for home runs by a switch hitter.
Hojo was a three-time member of the 30-30 club (1987, 1989 and 1991). Only Bobby Bonds, Barry Bonds and Alfonso Soriano have reached the marks more often.
1987–1991: He had the second highest home run total in the National League behind only teammate Darryl Strawberry.
1989 and 1991: Johnson was a member of the National League All-Star team.
1989 and 1991: He was the winner of the National League Silver Slugger award for third basemen.
