Lot # 68: 1923 Walter Johnson Snapshot Warming Up Before His 100th Shutout - From Johnson Estate

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2016 Premier Auction",
which ran from 11/3/2016 9:18 PM to
11/20/2016 10:56 AM



Walter "The Big Train" Johnson recorded 110 shutouts during his storied career. Only Grover Cleveland Alexander who recorded 90 has come reasonably close and it is quite likely to be a record that will never again be challenged in today's era of specialized relief pitchers. On May 2 of 1923 Johnson recorded his 100th a 2-0 gem against the Yankees where he gave up just three hits while walking four. This snapshot originating from the Johnson estate depicts the Hall of Fame pitcher in the middle of his famed slingshot delivery which can be viewed in all its beauty on video here: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/imwUHeuVqME" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> The snapshot has clearly been stored in a photo album the black paper remnants visible on the reverse. Underneath however are handwritten notes potentially from Johnson's wife Hazel describing the events of the game. A wonderful document and personal photo originating directly from the estate of the pitching great.

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