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By William Fischer, Jr., September 11, 2011
Walter Johnson Birth Site Marker
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1 ► Kansas, Allen County, Humboldt — Walter Johnson Birth Site —
On November 6, 1887, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher Walter Perry Johnson was born on this farm site. In 1901, he moved with his family into the town of Humboldt. During a career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927, he became famous for . . . — — Map (db m57497) HM
2 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — Walter Perry Johnson — "The Big Train" —
Walter Johnson might have been the fastest pitcher in baseball history. With his sweeping sidearm delivery, the "Big Train" led the league in strikeouts 12 times during a 21 year career with the Washington Nationals from 1907 to 1927. Johnson won . . . — — Map (db m114054) HM
3 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, LeDroit Park — 5 — Griffith Stadium — "Lift Every Voice" — Georgia Ave./Pleasant Plains Heritage Trail — Reported missing
“I used to come home every night, get a quarter from my mother, run to Griffith Stadium, and sit in the bleachers,” Abe Pollin once said. “I would look out at these good seats and say, ‘Some day, maybe I will get a good seat.’ “When Pollin’s . . . — — Map (db m130756) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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