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 his fastball and his sterling character.

Hank Thomas

Grandson and Author

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[Concrete baseball diamond pad]

[Pitchers mound]

Frank & Minnie Johnson family farm

Effie, Walter, Earl, & Leslie

Moved to Humboldt in April 1901

Hall of Fame 1936

[Third Base] • 110 Shut Outs

[First Base] • Won 417 [games]

[Second Base] • The Big Train