On Iowa Road at 900th Street, on the right when traveling west on Iowa Road.
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
Near Westlake Drive, 0.4 miles north of Westlake Terrace, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Johnson personified "gentlemanly conduct in the heat of battle," as his friend and chronicler Shirley Povich put it.
Rated the fourth best player in the history of the game by The Sporting News Walter Johnson was the game's . . . — — Map (db m199070) HM
Near Potomac Avenue Southeast east of South Capitol Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near South Capitol Street Southeast at Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Johnson
Walter "Big Train" Johnson, Washington's ace pitcher, warming up, March 1924. National Photo Company.
After a Hall of Fame career, Johnson announced Washington games on CBS radio station WJSV, including this contest . . . — — Map (db m179716) HM
Site of the First
National Baseball
Hall of Fame Induction,
June 12, 1939
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Attended by
Grover Alexander, Ty Cobb,
Eddie Collins, Walter Johnson,
Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack,
Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Tris Speaker, . . . — — Map (db m190749) HM
