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Originally Posted by Scott Garner
Walter did pitch for a number of L.A. area teams between 1904-1910, but mostly with Olinda/Anaheim (they changed their name) 1904-06 and Santa Ana 1907-10. This postcard, which came from the estate, is the 1909 Santa Ana team as stated. I have an original full size photo of this team in 1908, with many of the same players. I also have the "Walter Johnson Day" Santa Ana program from Dec 1909 when he pitched a no-hitter. I'll try to attach photos. (The team photo uploaded, but the other two failed. They're all the same size. Go figure. I'll try again on another post.)
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... What a neat post card and it is awesome to see the Big Train's imposing frame next to the others on the top row. No wonder he could throw so hard. I always knew he had long arms, and tall, but his shoulder width compared to the others on the top row, is quite impressive. What a specimen.