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Walter Perry Johnson (November 6, 1887 – December 10, 1946), nicknamed "Barney" and "the Big Train", was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year baseball career in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927 .
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Walter Johnson, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Sunday, November 6, 1887, in Humboldt, Kansas. Johnson was 19 years old when he broke into the major leagues on August 2, 1907, with the Washington Senators.
Jan 4, 2012 · Walter didn’t disappoint, shutting out the Highlanders on six, four, and two hits, in a feat that electrified the baseball world. In 1910, with Johnson posting a 25-17 record with a 1.36 ERA and 313 strikeouts, the Washington team improved to seventh place.
The 20-year-old Johnson started three consecutive games, Sept. 4, 5 and 7, and shut out the New York Yankees in each of those contests giving up six, four and two hits respectively – truly one of the most remarkable pitching performances of any generation.
Walter Johnson was an American professional baseball player who had perhaps the greatest fastball in the history of the game. A right-handed thrower with a sidearm delivery who batted right as well, Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators of the American League (AL) from 1907 through 1927.
Complete career MLB stats for the Minnesota Twins Pitcher Walter Johnson on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
Fullname: Walter Perry Johnson. Nickname: The Big Train. Born: 11/06/1887 in Humboldt, KS. High School: Fullerton Union, Fullerton, CA. Debut: 8/02/1907. Hall of Fame: 1936. Died: 12/10/1946.
Biographical Info Full Name: Walter Perry Johnson Position: Pitcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Born: November 6, 1887 Place of Birth: Humboldt, KS Debut: August 2, 1907 (19) Last Game: September 30, 1927 (39) Died: December 10, 1946 (59) HOF Induction: 1936 Teams & Awards Teams: Washington Senators MVP: 1913, 1924 Pitching Statistics Year Age ...
On July 1, 1920, the Washington Senators right-hander would throw the first and only no-hitter of his illustrious career. Facing the Boston Red Sox, Johnson would strike out 10 in the game, which ended in a 1-0 Senators victory.
