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Johnny Damon
- Named to 2005 post-season A.L. All-Star Team by 'The Sporting News'
- Has scored at least 100 runs in each of the last eight seasons
- One of the major's fastest players, has recorded at least 30 stolen bases in a season four times
- Is one of the top leadoff hitters in major league baseball
- Finished fourth in the American League in batting average at .316 and runs with 117 in 2005
- 2000 - Holds the Royals Season Run Scoring Record with 136
- Only player in history to hit a single, double, and triple in one inning in 2003
- Played the last four seasons with Boston after one season with Oakland in 2001
- Made his major league debut with Kansas City in August 1995
- Signed with the New York Yankees for the 2006 season in December 2005
- Johnny has served as honorary co-chairman of the Medical Center of Independence Benefit Golf Classic from 1996-2000
- Serves as a spokesperson for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
- His mother is of Thai descent and his father is American; they met while his father was serving in the United States Army in Vietnam
The start of the 2004 season saw a new look from Damon. Still feeling the effects from his concussion after the collusion in Game 5 of the 2003 ALDS, Johnny had migraines everyday in the off-season and therefore, he let his hair and beard grow out. He reported to spring training 2004 looking like an actor from "The Passion of Christ". Some even nicknamed him "Captain Caveman". He had a following calling themselves "The Damon Disciples". His look was a popular costume for Halloween. Johnny becomes a free agent after the 2005 season.
Related Links
Web site: www.johnnydamon.com
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Height: 6'2"
Born: 11/5/73
Hometown: Fort Riley
Resides: KS
Sport: Baseball
Position: Outfield
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