Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jay Johnstone passed away Saturday at the age of 74 after a battle with coronavirus (COVID-19). Johnstone’s daughter, Mary Jayne Sarah Johnstone, confirmed her father’s passing on Facebook.
Johnstone is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Jayne Johnstone, their daughter Mary Jayne and son-in-law Ryan Dudasik.
Johnstone was born on Nov. 20, 1945, in Manchester, Conn., but his family moved to Southern California when he was a toddler. After starring at Edgewood High School in nearby Covina, Johnstone’s professional career began after signing with the California Angels in 1963.
He then spent two seasons with the Chicago White Sox and one as a member of the Oakland Athletics until making the jump to he National League.