August 7 in Texas Rangers History: Walter Johnson picks up his first major league victory (1907)

On August 7, 1907, Walter Johnson picks up his first major league victory. The Washington Senators’ rookie defeats the Cleveland Indians , 7-2. The 19 year-old right-hander will compile a 417-279 (.599) record, along with an ERA of 2.17, during his 21-year hall of fame career. Articles from that day

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