Johnny Lindell was born in Colorado, but was raised in California. From an early age and through high school he showed to be a promising athlete starring for Monrovia High School in football, track, and of course baseball. The 6-foot-4 right-handed pitcher caught the eye of Yankees scouts and was signed as an amateur free agent in 1936 receiving a bonus of $150.
John Harlan Lindell
Born: August 30, 1916 (Greeley, CO)
Died: August 27, 1985 (Newport Beach, CA)
Yankees Tenure: 1941-1950
After signing with the Yankees, Lindell started working his way through the farm system. In his first season in the minors he posted a 17-8 record. Despite his large…
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