Why Walter Johnson Was Baseball’s First Superstar

The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, his family relocated westward, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a teen, often desc

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