Philadelphia Athletics Archives

The Big Train’s Nuptials: The Low-Key Wedding of Walter Johnson in Columbia Heights

January 15, 2022June 8, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Walter and Hazel Johnson with Walter's mother (Library of Congress)

On June 24, 1914, a few hours after beating the Athletics, Walter Johnson married Hazel Roberts at 1498 Monroe Street NW.

The Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics: A Crowd of 460 Witnessed a 5-4 Comeback Win

October 29, 2023May 6, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Senators play the Athletics at Griffith Stadium in front of 460 fans - September 8th, 1954 (Washington Post)

The Washington Senators faced off against the Philadelphia Athletics in 1954 in front of a crowd of only 460. The Senators made a comeback, winning 5-4. Check out the box score and related articles here.