Howard “Hod” Johnson, 1936–2026 A Galesburg baseball standout who was once signed by the San Francisco Giants has died. Howard “Hod” Johnson of Galesburg, died peacefully at home Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was 89. Johnson was a standout baseball player at Galesburg High School and was signed by the San Francisco Giants, playing with the organization for a short time. A 1955 GHS grad, he was inducted into the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 200…
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