The Making of a Baseball Legend: Roberto Clemente

Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. In 1934, Clemente entered the world in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league affiliate

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Walter Johnson’s Role in Shaping Modern Pitching

The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades with the Senators franchise from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, he later settled in California with his family, where his natural talent began to shine. His fastball was legendary even as a teen, often

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