Memphis Redbirds’ new manager will be Germantown’s Ben Johnson

Former big-league outfielder was coach in Durham last season

By Don Wade, Daily Memphian Published: December 19, 2018 12:12 AM CT

Germantown’s Ben Johnson will be the next manager of the Memphis Redbirds, The Daily Memphian has confirmed.

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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.

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Memphis Redbirds’ new manager will be Germantown’s Ben Johnson

Former big-league outfielder was coach in Durham last season

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