Born in Dallas, Texas,[1] Johnson graduated in 1956 from Galileo High School in San Francisco.

In his second pro season, 1958, he led the high-level Western League in runs scored (120) and tied for the lead in hits (204).

[2] Johnson belted a solo home run off Cleveland relief pitcher Frank Funk to seal a 7–0 Chicago triumph.

He began 1961 with San Diego, then was included in an eight-player June 10 deal between Chicago and the Kansas City Athletics.

[3] He is survived by his wife, deceased daughter Stacey Randolph of Missouri City, Texas, and son Stanley Johnson Jr. of San Francisco and his three granddaughters.