Walter Johnson was the first Major League pitcher to reach the milestone of striking out 3,000 batters. He did it on July 22, 1923. It wasn't until July 17, 1974, almost 51 years later, when Bob Gibson became the second Major League pitcher to reach the 3,000 strikeout plateau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv9cvdLKVn8 On August 2, 1907, a young man later described by Frank … [Read more...] about Walter Johnson 3,000 K’s – July 22, 1923