Local man immortalizes ‘Big Train’

  • Film maker Aaron Thompson with Hank Thomas, grandson of baseball legend Walter Johnson, during a screening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators in the early 1900’s. He is best known for his duels with another legend, Babe Ruth. Courtesy photo.
    Film maker Aaron Thompson with Hank Thomas, grandson of baseball legend Walter Johnson, during a screening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Johnson pitched for the Washington Senators in the early 1900’s. He is best known for his duels with another legend, Babe Ruth. Courtesy photo.
    The efforts to honor two pivotal figures in baseball history have been captured in a new documentary by filmmaker Aaron Thompson.Thompson is a former resident of Columbus and graduate of Columbus High School.He has been a Pittsburg State University’s videographer since 2019, is also a graduate student in the Communication Department. He is on track to complete his Master’s deg...

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