Birthdate: November 6, 1887
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Humboldt, Kansas, United States
Died: December 10, 1946
Walter Perry Johnson, also known as “Barney” and “the Big Train,” was a highly successful American professional baseball player and manager. Throughout his 21-year career with the Washington Senators, Johnson was a dominant right-handed pitcher, setting numerous records that remain unbroken to this day. He led the league in strikeouts 12 times, amassing over 400 wins and 3,500 strikeouts. Elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936 as one of the inaugural members, Johnson is remembered for his gentle nature and sportsmanship, embodying the essence of friendly competition.
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