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This Date in Washington Senators History – Walter Johnson’s wild fastball knocks Ossie Vitt unconscious

1915 – Tiger 3B Ossie Vitt is knocked unconscious for 5 minutes after being hit by a wild fastball from Walter Johnson in the top of the 1st. Vitt departs the contest with a concussion. Johnson becomes unnerved and fears hitting another batter. Detroit takes advantage of Johnson’s mindset by plating 4 runs in the 1st and another 4 in the 6th to win, 8-2.