Walter “Big Train” Johnson Signed Letter Dated 6/12/24. Johnson writes to John thanking him for a book and hoping to see him at a game. Most experts consider Walter "Big Train" Johnson (1887-1946) to be the greatest pitcher in baseball history. Both feared and respected, Johnson combined a dominating fastball with a generous spirit. Unlike most pitchers of his era, he refused to knockdown opposing batters with inside pitches and was a model of gentlemanly refinement both on and off the field. Labor Day Weekend of 1908, Johnson’s sophomore campaign with the Washington Senators, saw one of the most dominating performances of his career. The 20-year-old Johnson started three consecutive games, Sept. 4, 5 and 7, and shut out the New York Yankees in each of those contests giving up six, four and two hits respectively – truly one of the most remarkable pitching performances of any generation. Johnson finished his career with a record of 417-279 and a 2.17 ERA. His 3,509 strikeouts were the big-league standard for more than 50 years. Johnson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936. He passed away on Dec. 10, 1946. This item has been professionally custom matted and framed and comes with a letter of authenticity issued by Autograph Certification Experts.

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