7/6/2000, Walter Johnson Picture
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Get a Frame-Worthy Walter Johnson Commemorative First Day Picture Card
Walter “Big Train” Johnson posted a tremendous 21-year pitching career with the Washington Senators. His 3,508 total strikeouts led the major leagues until 1983, when the record was broken by Nolan Ryan.
Born in 1887 in Humboldt, Kansas, batters swapped stories about the amazing speed of Johnson’s fastball. He was known by other players as a pleasant, sportsmanlike man. In 1913, Johnson threw 552/3 consecutive scoreless innings, a record that stood until 1968. During his career, from 1907 to 1927, Johnson won 416 games for the Senators, a number second only to Cy Young. He led the major league in shutouts seven times, and still holds the record for career no-hitters with 110.
Despite his talent, Walter Johnson pitched for what was one of baseball’s weakest teams. On October 10, 1924, Johnson and the Senators finally had their day. That year, when Johnson led the league in wins, shutouts, strikeouts, and earned run average, they made it to the World Series. After six hard-fought games, the series was tied 3-3. The Senators won the seventh game in extra innings, and took the series. Even members of the Giants were happy to see Johnson finally win a championship. Walter Johnson was one of the first five players inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1936.
This is your chance to add a piece of Johnson’s impressive career to your collection. This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Johnson in the dugout. It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Johnson, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation. A must-have for any sports collector – order now.
Get a Frame-Worthy Walter Johnson Commemorative First Day Picture Card
Walter “Big Train” Johnson posted a tremendous 21-year pitching career with the Washington Senators. His 3,508 total strikeouts led the major leagues until 1983, when the record was broken by Nolan Ryan.
Born in 1887 in Humboldt, Kansas, batters swapped stories about the amazing speed of Johnson’s fastball. He was known by other players as a pleasant, sportsmanlike man. In 1913, Johnson threw 552/3 consecutive scoreless innings, a record that stood until 1968. During his career, from 1907 to 1927, Johnson won 416 games for the Senators, a number second only to Cy Young. He led the major league in shutouts seven times, and still holds the record for career no-hitters with 110.
Despite his talent, Walter Johnson pitched for what was one of baseball’s weakest teams. On October 10, 1924, Johnson and the Senators finally had their day. That year, when Johnson led the league in wins, shutouts, strikeouts, and earned run average, they made it to the World Series. After six hard-fought games, the series was tied 3-3. The Senators won the seventh game in extra innings, and took the series. Even members of the Giants were happy to see Johnson finally win a championship. Walter Johnson was one of the first five players inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1936.
This is your chance to add a piece of Johnson’s impressive career to your collection. This commemorative picture card measures 8x10 inches and features a great photo of Johnson in the dugout. It has the 2000 Legends of Baseball stamp honoring Johnson, tied to the cover by a pictorial first day of issue cancellation. A must-have for any sports collector – order now.