Remembering young flood victim who loved playing baseball

Jamie Johnson field named in his honor
Jamie Johnson was killed in 1972 flood
Published: Jun. 10, 2024 at 12:49 AM EDT
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) -It was 52 years ago Sunday that Rapid City was hit by one of the deadliest floods in United States history. Jamie Johnson was a 13 year old boy who loved playing baseball. Jamie and 237 other people lost their lives that night. Today Jamie Johnson Memorial Field is named in his honor.