Lamar Johnson

ABOUT LAMAR JOHNSON

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.

He graduated from Wenonah High School in Alabama in 1968.

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.

He had a son named Lamar Johnson, Jr.

He became the hitting coach for the Milwaukee Brewers beside manager Phil Garner .