Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson
Actor, stuntman and cowboy who won an Academy Award for his role as Sam the Lion in the 1971 Western, The Last Picture Show.
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth13 June 1918
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I had to slow the game down and pick my spots when to be aggressive. That's one of the biggest ways I've matured as a ballplayer.
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I went from a state of disappointment, in not getting the bunt down, to disbelief in a matter of two pitches.
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It's been a dream come true, ... It's what every baseball player dreams of, playing for a chance to get to the World Series. I've made some mistakes along the way, but I've learned from them. I plan to keep learning from them and getting better.
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We're going through a tough time at the plate. But it's a long season. There's plenty of time to turn it around.
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