June 9 in Cleveland Guardians History: Walter Johnson assumes the managerial reins of the Cleveland Indians (1933)

On June 9, 1933, future Hall of Famer Walter Johnson assumes the managerial reins of the Cleveland Indians . The former Washington Senators’ pitcher and manager will lead the Indians to a third-place finish in 1934, but will be forced to resign his post midway through the 1935 season.

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