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The Washington Senators were an American League baseball franchise based in Washington, D.C., that played from 1901 through 1960. Led by pitcher Walter Johnson and managed by Bucky Harris, the club won the 1924 American League pennant and defeated the New York Giants in the World Series, its championship in Washington. After the 1960 season, owner Calvin Griffith moved the franchise to Minnesota, where it began the 1961 season as the Minnesota Twins.
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When did the Washington Senators play in Major League Baseball?
The Washington Senators were an American League franchise based in Washington, D.C. Their original run lasted from 1901 through 1960.
Who was the most famous Washington Senators pitcher?
Walter Johnson was the club's best-known pitcher and one of the defining stars in baseball history. He played for Washington during the franchise's early decades.
Did the Washington Senators win the World Series?
Yes. In 1924 they won the American League pennant and defeated the New York Giants in the World Series.
Who managed the 1924 Washington Senators?
Bucky Harris managed the 1924 championship team. The club combined his leadership with Walter Johnson's pitching to win Washington's first World Series title.
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