Johnson, whose famous deadly fastball earned him the nickname “Big Train,” was one of the first five original Hall of Fame inductees in 1936. In 1999, the Sporting News named him the fourth greatest player—the highest-ranked pitcher—of all time. Uncommon 5.25 x 6.25 magazine photo of Johnson in mid-throw, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Walter Johnson.” In very good condition, with moderate fading to signature, horizontal fold near but not touching sentiment, light wear and tape remant to edges (easily matted out), and small slip of paper affixed to reverse. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
