Walter Johnson vs. Babe Ruth
I found my notes on head-to-head Walter Johnson vs. Babe Ruth. Some of you probably know this info, but it is so interesting, I put it out here.
These are consecutive head-to-head appearances of the two pitchers (as both were in American League and played against each other):
August 14, 1915 - Ruth defeats Johnson 4-3
April 17, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 5-1
June 1, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 1-0
August 15, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 1-0 in 13 innings
September 9, 1916 - Ruth defeats Johnson 2-1
September 12, 1916 - Johnson defeats Ruth 4-3
Walter Johnson was in his prime. Babe Ruth was very young. Ruth defeated Johnson 5 times in a row before he lost to the Big Train. Walter Johnson is considered one of the top 3 pitchers of All Time, arguably the best.
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