Why Roberto Clemente’s Career Still Matters Today

Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a humanitarian force. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a enduring mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates would eventual

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Walter Johnson’s Road to Hall of Fame

Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, built a legacy that remains unmatched, spanning over two decades with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, he later settled in California with his family, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Local players were stunned by the

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