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Walter Johnson becomes "Chief Heavy Breast"

Walter Johnson Becomes “Chief Heavy Breast”

In light of the ongoing debate about the Redskins, this is either very apropos or very inappropriate. I guess it depends on which side of the debate you fall. Nevertheless, this is a photo sent in from GoDCers Ben. It shows Johnson with Blackfeet Indians at Griffith Stadium.

Walter Johnson in 1939

A Special Gift to the Big Train: Six Baseballs Autographed by Six Presidents

Walter Johnson's special gift to the National Baseball Museum at Cooperstown, New York was six baseballs autographed by six presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. With the exception of those autographed by Roosevelt and Hoover, the balls were thrown out at opening games during Johnson's tenure as star pitcher for...

1909 Walter Johnson Baseball Card

Ghosts of DC is getting pumped for Washington Nationals 2013 baseball! In preparation for this year, here is the patron saint of Washington, D.C. baseball, the Big Train … Walter Johnson.

Washington National Cathedral at twilight

Three Things That Happened at Washington National Cathedral

Exactly one year ago today, one of the most spectacular buildings in Washington was badly damaged by the earthquake that shook our city. So much so, that the repairs are going to cost millions of dollars and keep it under scaffolding for several years. If you love this building like we do, consider donating a […]

The 2012 Nationals and the Ghost of Walter Johnson

This is a guest post by Rick. He also wrote a good one on the alley dwellings in Foggy Bottom. The District’s baseball fans are beginning to believe that the 2012 Nationals may actually make it into post-season play and begin what some think will be a long series of annual Fall celebrations, including, just […]

Joe DiMaggio at Griffith Stadium - May 28th, 1941

May 28th, 1941: The First Night Game at Griffith Stadium

On May 28th, 1941, Griffith Stadium hosted its first night game under the newly installed lights. Walter Johnson was special guest, Joe DiMaggio had a 12-game hitting streak, and the Senators were stumbling. Read about the historic night in Washington baseball history.

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