April 23 in Los Angeles Angels History: Former major league slugger and current California Angels hitting coach Deron Johnson dies from lung cancer (1992)

On April 23, 1992 — Former major league slugger and current California Angels hitting coach Deron Johnson dies from lung cancer at the age of 53. Johnson hit 245 home runs during a 16-year career. In 1965, he led the National League with 130 RBI as a member of the Cincinnati Reds . @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbW

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