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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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- November 6, 1887
May 19, 2024 · 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.
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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.
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Walter Perry Johnson was a Major League Baseball player with the Washington Senators (1907-1927). After pitching for twenty-one years with the same team, "The Big Train" (his nickname) then served as manager of the Senators from 1929 through 1932, and finally manager of the Cleveland Indians from 1933 through 1935.
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.