Walter Johnson was a professional baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of Major League Baseball. Johnson was known for his powerful fastball and exceptional strikeout ability, leading the league in strikeouts multiple times. Over his career, Johnson achieved numerous accolades, including two American League MVP awards and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. He finished his career with 417 wins, a record that stood for over 50 years, and remains one of the highest win totals in MLB history.