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Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927 and is widely considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Known as “The Big Train” for his overpowering fastball, he won 417 games, struck out 3,508 batters, and led the Senators to their only World Series championship in 1924. These posts explore Johnson’s career and his lasting place in Washington sports history.

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Walter Johnson in 1925, full-length portrait by Harris and EwingWalter Johnson: The Big Train of the Washington Senators17 min readWalter Johnson and his son Eddie in 1938Walter Johnson’s Germantown Farm: 1937 Hunting Dog Trials2 min read1925 Washington SenatorsThe Senators’ 1925 Home Opener at Griffith Stadium3 min read
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