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7 unusual facts about Johnny Damon


Allard Baird

During his years as General Manager, Baird traded away popular players Johnny Damon, Carlos Beltran, and Jermaine Dye with many Royal fans feeling that the team didn't get equal value.

Casey Fien

On February 23, 2010, he was designated for assignment to make roster room for the newly acquired Johnny Damon.

Duke Castiglione

Castiglione has landed a number of key breaking news interviews, including one with Joe Torre on the day he was rumored to be fired and the first one-on-one with Johnny Damon when he joined the New York Yankees.

John Sipin

He drastically changed his appearance when he joined the Yomiuri Giants, shaving off his long hair and beard to adopt a gentleman-like look (similarly, Michihiro Ogasawara shaved off his trademark beard when he joined the Giants, though this was probably more in imitation of Johnny Damon and the New York Yankees).

Kelly Shoppach

In the 2011 offseason the Rays signed former Red Sox teammates Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon.

Mike Timlin

Alongside former teammates Johnny Damon and Edgar RenterĂ­a, Timlin made an appearance on the TV cartoon Arthur, providing his voice for the Elwood City Grebes pitcher "Winlin."

Myril Hoag

In 1934, he collected six hits in one game, and was the last New York Yankee to accomplish this feat until Johnny Damon did so against the Kansas City Royals on June 7, 2008.



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