Walter Johnson

Walter Perry Johnson (November 6, 1887-December 10, 1946), American professional baseball pitcher. Born in Humboldt, Kansas, he was a farm boy who grew up to become one of Major League Baseball's greatest stars. He was the second of six children and his family moved to Orange County, California in 1901, where he attended Fullerton High School. After pitching in the Idaho State League, Johnson signed a contract with the Washington Senators (now the Twins) in July 1907.

External links

• Baseball Hall of Fame
• Baseball Almanac
• Baseball Library
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