- Born
- Died
- Birth nameErnest Thorwald Johnson
- Height6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Ernie Johnson was born on June 16, 1924 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. He was an actor, known for The Slugger's Wife (1985) and 1957 World Series (1957). He was married to Lois Denhard. He died on August 12, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- SpouseLois Denhard(November 15, 1947 - August 12, 2011) (his death, 3 children)
- Pitcher signed by the Boston Braves as an amateur free agent in 1942. Member of the 1957 World Series Champion Milwaukee Braves.
- Color commentator and play-by-play broadcaster for the Atlanta Braves from 1962-1999, he worked with his son, Ernie Jr., from 1996-1999. Ernie Jr. is a sportscaster for TBS.
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