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[Hankphenom]

Tim Kurkjian of ESPN and I were interviewed about the life and career of Walter Johnson. One hour.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhSyh7-iskA

What a great interview and experience listening to these stories about a legend that I honestly knew so little about.

[BeanTown]

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to watching it in it’s entirety soon

[tkd]

Thanks for sharing!

[DeanH3]

Thanks for sharing Hank. I really love hearing these stories of past greats. Your grandfather was truly one of the best.

[oldjudge]

Well done Hank; that was a pleasure to listen to.

[rats60]

Thanks for the stories. Very interesting about the teams missing out on signing Walter. You would think that someone that talented couldn’t possibly be over looked.

[SAllen2556]

Very cool! Thanks for posting.

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[Cmount76]

Great interview Hank. Was an absolute pleasure to listen to and very informative.

[Hankphenom]

Thanks for the kind words, everybody, glad you enjoyed it!

[Baseball Rarities]

Great work Hank. Really enjoyed it. Thank you.

[joejo20]

That was great! The old motion picture of the Big Train was nice to see as well. Thank You Joe

[clydepepper]

Thank You, Hank - that was very enjoyable.

It was cool to hear two players mentioned that have connections local to me:


Cliff Blankenship, the injured catcher send to sign Milan and ultimately got Walter too, was the first Major Leaguer born here in Columbus.

Hank Gowdy, who famously stepped on his mask, has a ball-field on Fort Benning named after him.




Though I read your wonderful book cover-to-cover, I'm sure I'll read it again someday and enjoy it againn.

Here's what I call my 'Double-Walter' which Leon used to own:

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[MuncieNolePAZ]

Thanks for sharing. I am reading your book right now. Very enjoyable.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Thank You, Hank - that was very enjoyable.

It was cool to hear two players mentioned that have connections local to me:


Cliff Blankenship, the injured catcher send to sign Milan and ultimately got Walter too, was the first Major Leaguer born here in Columbus.

Hank Gowdy, who famously stepped on his mask, has a ball-field on Fort Benning named after him.




Though I read your wonderful book cover-to-cover, I'm sure I'll read it again someday and enjoy it againn.

Here's what I call my 'Double-Walter' which Leon used to own:

Thanks, Robbie, and what an amazing card. Leon probably pulled it directly from the card game box! What's the "double-Walter" all about?

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by MuncieNolePAZ

Thanks for sharing. I am reading your book right now. Very enjoyable.

Thanks, Chad.

[mouschi]

I really enjoyed this!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Thanks, Robbie, and what an amazing card. Leon probably pulled it directly from the card game box! What's the "double-Walter" all about?

Walter Mails Game Card of Walter Johnson

I also have the Walter Mails Game Card of Walter Mails (another 'double-Walter') but that seems almost redundant. LOL



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[ValKehl]

Wonderful interview, Hank! Having just finished re-reading Sam Rice's bio, re-reading your bio of Walter is my next pleasure.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Wonderful interview, Hank! Having just finished re-reading Sam Rice's bio, re-reading your bio of Walter is my next pleasure.

Thanks, my friend!

[Leon]

Listened to a good part of it and will listen to the rest later.
Nice interview for posterity, Hank. Thanks!!

[bigtrain]

Loved the interview. I am a big fan and living just a few blocks
from the Hall of Fame, I am able to visit the Big Train’s plaque and
memorabilia frequently.

[slantycouch]

Made the time to watch and listen this morning. Learned a lot and really enjoyed the interview!

[Hankphenom]

Thanks so much Leon, Tom, and Chris, I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. I sure had fun doing it--my favorite topic!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

Thanks so much Leon, Tom, and Chris, I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. I sure had fun doing it--my favorite topic!

And I still appreciate the signed book and friendship at the National 5 yrs ago. It was when my collection was up for sale. You and several friends were very supportive.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Leon

And I still appreciate the signed book and friendship at the National 5 yrs ago. It was when my collection was up for sale. You and several friends were very supportive.

Thanks, Leon, I appreciate everything you do here and, more importantly, it's a pleasure to know you. Hope to see you again soon.