Remembering Walter Johnson on his Birthday

Posted by Mark Hornbaker on Nov. 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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On this day in 1887, Walter Perry Johnson was born. Walter was the second child of Frank and Minnie Johnson who at the time lived on a 160 acre farm just outside of Humboldt, Kansas. For Walter's birthday I wanted to share some stories I wrote about the greatest pitcher in major league baseball history.

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Mark grew up in Darnestown, Maryland, where he was an avid Washington Senators fan. He currently resides in Poolesville, Maryland with his wife Linda.

Mark is extremely pleased to be part of the Nationals Pride team.

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