Washington Senators: 1907-1927
Born: 11-6-1887
In High School: Struck out 27 batters in a 15 inning game
Debut: 11-2-1907
Johnson may have been the hardest thrower in history which resulted in 3509 strikeouts.
1913: Won Triple Crown (1.14 ERA, 36 wins, 243 strikeouts)
1913: 1.14 ERA
1913: AL MVP
1918: Won Triple Crown (23 wins, 1.27 ERA, 162 Strikeouts)
1924: Won Triple Crown
1924: AL MVP (23 wins, 2.72 ERA, 158 strikeouts)
1924: Senators win World Series behind Johnson. Washington never wins another championship until the team moved to Minnesota.
1924: World Series: Johnson loses first two starts, but saves the team in Game 7 in relief. Game 7 of the 1924 World Series is one of the greatest games ever played.
1925: Sens repeat as AL Champs, but lose World Series
1927: Retired. His final appearance was as a pinch hitter.
1928: Began managerial career
1929-1932: Managed Washington Senators (350-264)
1933-1935: Managed Cleveland Indians (179-168)
1936: Elected to Hall of Fame
1939: Served as a broadcaster
1940: Ran for Congress and lost
1942: Exhibition vs. Babe Ruth to benefit military
Died: 12-10-1946
1999: Voted to All Century Team
Accomplishments:
World Champion: 1924
2x MVP (1913, 1924)
417 wins (2nd all time)
Led league in wins 6x
Twelve 20-win seasons
Two 30-win seasons (1912-1913)
110 Shutouts (1st all time)
Led league in Shutouts: 7x
Win % leader: 2x (1913, 1924)
2.17 Career ERA (led league 5x)
Three Triple Crowns (1913, 1918, 1924)
Led League in Appearances: 2x
Led League in Games Finished: 4x
531 Complete Games (Lead league 6x)
5914.1 Innings Pitched (Led League 5x)
3509 Strikeouts (first all-time when he retired-not surpassed until the 80s)
Led League in Strikeouts: 12x
200 Strikeout Seasons: 7
300 Strikeout Seasons: 2x
1.061 WHIP
Postseason Record: 3-3, 2.52 ERA
Born: 11-6-1887
In High School: Struck out 27 batters in a 15 inning game
Debut: 11-2-1907
Johnson may have been the hardest thrower in history which resulted in 3509 strikeouts.
1913: Won Triple Crown (1.14 ERA, 36 wins, 243 strikeouts)
1913: 1.14 ERA
1913: AL MVP
1918: Won Triple Crown (23 wins, 1.27 ERA, 162 Strikeouts)
1924: Won Triple Crown
1924: AL MVP (23 wins, 2.72 ERA, 158 strikeouts)
1924: Senators win World Series behind Johnson. Washington never wins another championship until the team moved to Minnesota.
1924: World Series: Johnson loses first two starts, but saves the team in Game 7 in relief. Game 7 of the 1924 World Series is one of the greatest games ever played.
1925: Sens repeat as AL Champs, but lose World Series
1927: Retired. His final appearance was as a pinch hitter.
1928: Began managerial career
1929-1932: Managed Washington Senators (350-264)
1933-1935: Managed Cleveland Indians (179-168)
1936: Elected to Hall of Fame
1939: Served as a broadcaster
1940: Ran for Congress and lost
1942: Exhibition vs. Babe Ruth to benefit military
Died: 12-10-1946
1999: Voted to All Century Team
Accomplishments:
World Champion: 1924
2x MVP (1913, 1924)
417 wins (2nd all time)
Led league in wins 6x
Twelve 20-win seasons
Two 30-win seasons (1912-1913)
110 Shutouts (1st all time)
Led league in Shutouts: 7x
Win % leader: 2x (1913, 1924)
2.17 Career ERA (led league 5x)
Three Triple Crowns (1913, 1918, 1924)
Led League in Appearances: 2x
Led League in Games Finished: 4x
531 Complete Games (Lead league 6x)
5914.1 Innings Pitched (Led League 5x)
3509 Strikeouts (first all-time when he retired-not surpassed until the 80s)
Led League in Strikeouts: 12x
200 Strikeout Seasons: 7
300 Strikeout Seasons: 2x
1.061 WHIP
Postseason Record: 3-3, 2.52 ERA
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