Johnny Callison: Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Portrait & Stats
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball sports publication features Johnny Callison, an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on March 12, 1939, in Qualls, Oklahoma, Callison is highlighted for his baseball prowess, batting left and throwing right. The statistics shown detail his performance in the 1964 season where he achieved a batting average of .274, hitting 31 home runs with 104 runs batted in (RBI). His lifetime stats at that point reflect a batting average of .276, with 102 home runs and 366 RBIs. Callison was a key player for the Phillies during the 1960s, known for his consistent hitting and defensive skills in the outfield. His contributions were significant in an era when the Phillies were vying for prominence in Major League Baseball.