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May 19, 2024 · Walter Johnson (born Nov. 6, 1887, Humboldt, Kan., U.S.—died Dec. 10, 1946, Washington, D.C.) was an American professional baseball player who had perhaps the greatest fastball in the history of the game.
Jul 21, 2023 · Exactly 100 years ago Saturday, at least according to sportswriters’ tally of his career numbers at the time, Washington Senators right-hander Walter Johnson struck out Cleveland Indians catcher...
Mar 14, 2024 · Today's Baseball Hall of Fame Profile looks at the amazing career of arguably the greatest pitcher of all time, Walter Johnson. We'll take a look at the "Bi...
Feb 21, 2024 · With 3,509 strikeouts and an all-time record 110 shutouts, Walter Johnson is widely considered one of the best pitchers in MLB history. But one of his most famous pitches came off the diamond altogether.
Mar 30, 2024 · Walter Johnson’s major league record of 3508 strikeouts would stand for 56 years, until it was surpassed by Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton and Gaylord Perry in 1983. Many more have passed it...
Dec 12, 2023 · Walter Johnson, fondly known as the “Big Train,” was a force to be reckoned with in the world of baseball. Born in 1887 in Kansas, Johnson’s journey to stardom started at a young age when he discovered his passion and talent for the game.
Oct 21, 2023 · In celebration of George Washington’s 204th birthday, Walter Johnson hurls a silver dollar across the Rappahannock River, estimated to be a 386-foot toss.
Apr 19, 2024 · Walter Johnson, a Kansas native, rose from humble farm life to become an iconic American professional baseball player. His early years were split between hard work on his family’s farm and honing his pitching skills, setting the stage for his later success on the baseball field. The Roots in Kansas and Idaho.
May 12, 2024 · On May 12, 1926, Walter Johnson snagged his 400th career victory, leading the Washington Senators to triumph over the St. Louis Browns with a final score of 7-4. This remarkable achievement...
Feb 19, 2024 · Walter Johnson’s throw across the Rappahannock River near George Washington’s boyhood home in Virginia attracted wagers and national interest.
