One of baseball's greatest legends, a symbol of pitching excellence, built a legacy that remains unmatched, spanning more than 20 years with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, he later settled in California with his family, where his natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by the speed
Remembering the Career of Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a teen, often de