1927 – Walter Johnson retires as a player. He will return to the majors as a manager.

On October 14, 1927 — 1927 – Walter Johnson retires as a player. He will return to the majors as a manager.


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 14
National Pastime October 14
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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