Walter Johnson, one of the first five players elected to the Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 59

Walter Johnson, one of the first five players elected to the Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 59

ByThis Day in Baseball

On December 10, 1946, Walter Johnson, one of the first five players elected to the Hall of Fame, dies at the age of 59 from brain cancer in Washington, D.C. Johnson won 417 games and tossed a record 110 shutouts in his brilliant career.  

1946 – The Yankees sign veteran 1B George McQuinn, recently released by the A’s. The 36-year-old has two good years left in him and will hit .304 with 80 RBI next season.

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1946 – The Yankees sign veteran 1B George McQuinn, recently released by the A’s. The 36-year-old has two good years left in him and will hit .304 with 80 RBI next season.