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- November 6, 1887
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 .
- 2.17
- 3,508
- 529–432
- 417–279
Walter Johnson was a dominant pitcher for the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927, with a career record of 417-279 and a 2.17 ERA. He was nicknamed "The Big Train" for his blazing fastball and won 10 World Series games, including the only one for the Senators in 1924.
5 days ago · 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. A right-handed thrower with a sidearm delivery who batted right as well, Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators of the American League ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Walter Johnson, one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. From his humble beginnings in Kansas and California to his dominance in Washington, Johnson was a symbol of excellence and sportsmanship.
Jul 21, 2023 · 6 min. 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...
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.
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