American baseball player Walter Johnson, pitcher for the Washington Senators, makes a speech during the celebration of his 20th year with the team at Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC, November 1927

Washington celebrates Walter Johnson Day on the 20th anniversary of his joining the team

ByThis Day in Baseball August 2, 1927November 21, 2022

Washington celebrates Walter Johnson Day on the 20th anniversary of his joining the team. He receives $14,764.05, a silver service, and a Distinguished Service Cross made of gold with 20 diamonds. But the Tigers kayo him in a 3-run 9th to win, 7 – 6.

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Day: August 2, 1927

Washington celebrates Walter Johnson Day on the 20th anniversary of his joining the team

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