Johnny Ray Autographs
Johnny Ray is a former second baseman who played for three Major League Baseball (MLB) teams during his career. Ray was born on March 1, 1957, in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He played college baseball at the University of Arkansas before being drafted by the Houston Astros in the fourth round of the 1979 MLB draft. Ray made his MLB debut with the Astros in 1981, playing 15 games and hitting .167.
In 1982, Johnny Ray was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He spent seven seasons with the Pirates, during which time he was named an All-Star in 1988. Ray's best offensive season came in 1983 when he hit .306 with 46 doubles, 6 triples, 11 home runs, and 72 runs batted in. He was also a strong defensive player, winning a Gold Glove award in 1988. Ray played his final two seasons with the California Angels, retiring in 1990 at age 33.
Throughout his career, Johnny Ray compiled a .290 batting average with 1,290 hits, 79 home runs, and 578 runs batted in. He was known for his smooth fielding, sure hands, and quick release, making him one of the top second basemen in the league during his prime. Although Ray never won a World Series or received any major awards, he left a lasting impact on the Pirates and the league as a whole.
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Current items with a signature of Johnny Ray
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Traded items with a signature of Johnny Ray
The most expensive item with a signature of Johnny Ray (Johnny Ray Miller "When We're Singin'" Signed 1st Ed 2nd Print EXC- Partridge) was sold in September 2025 for $699.00 while the cheapest item (Angels Signed Baseball Card Johnny Ray Autograph 1990 Upper Deck 590 Pirates) found a new owner for $0.01 in April 2023. The month with the most items sold (30) was December 2025 with an average selling price of $6.50 for an autographed item of Johnny Ray. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2008 with $35.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.33 was March 2016. In average, an autographed item from Johnny Ray is worth $4.87.
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Latest News about Johnny Ray
The subdudes' Johnny Ray Allen mourned, remembered by friends, bandmates (08/09/2014): Allen died in New Orleans Friday, Aug. 8. He was 56. Funeral services announced for retired Sheriff Johnny Ray Norman (03/14/2014): Funeral arrangements have been announced for retired Sheriff Johnny Ray Norman, 72, of Coushatta, LA. Commentary: Fallen baseball teammate Johnny Ray gone far too soon (08/27/2013): Each Sunday during the summer months I throw on a uniform, pop a couple of Ibuprofen and head off to play in the Seacoast New Hampshire Men's Senior Baseball League in Somersworth. Johnny Ray Gill, Portland native, talks about his role in 'Rectify' (04/21/2013): Portland native Johnny Ray Gill is building an acting and filmmaking career in Los Angeles, but the Jefferson High School graduate says, "Portland will always be my home." 
Johnny Ray Carrington (04/02/2013): I'm happy you are doing well, but here is what I see. You probably are married or have family [...] Well what does that say to American companies sending businesses down to Mexico?? Most America [...]
Older News Stories about Johnny Ray
Johnny Ray Alvis (12/2012): Posted: Monday, December 24, 2012 11:30 am | Updated: 11:37 am, Mon Dec 24, 2012. MONTROSE – Johnny Ray Alvis, 41, of Montrose died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. Johnny Ray West (08/2012): Johnny Ray West, 56, of Benton, died Saturday, August 11 at his residence in Benton. Mr. West was a self employed general laborer and a U.S. Army Veteran. Johnny Ray Klein to serve 15 yrs for murder (07/2012): A plea hearing for a cold case leads to a guilty plea.
