I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Walter Johnson

Major League Pitcher

— November 6, 1887 • Humboldt, Kansas —

Walter Johnson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

1. Walter Johnson Marker

Inscription.

Walter "Big Train" Johnson grew from a farm boy into a Major League Baseball success. Following high school, Johnson pitched in the Idaho State League and signed with the Washington Nationals in 1907. His fastball barreling at locomotive speed earned him his nickname and reputation as a premier power pitcher. Johnson led the Nationals to the World Series twice. He was among the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.

Erected by Legends Outlets.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 39° 7.569′ N, 94° 49.583′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. It can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1847 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Southern Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maurice Greene (here, next to this marker); Kansas Runners Dominate the 1500-meter Run (a few steps from this marker); Gale Eugene Sayers (a few steps from this

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marker); Dr. James Naismith (within shouting distance of this marker); Jess Willard (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerald Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Buck O'Neil (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe Henry Engle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

Regarding Walter Johnson. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Walter Johnson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Walter Johnson (Baseball-reference.com). A complete list of his Major League statistics as a player. (Submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

2. Walter Johnson Marker

Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.