Why Roberto Clemente’s Career Is Still Celebrated

The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. He was born in 1934 in Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league affi

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The Consistency and Brilliance of Walter Johnson

The Big Train, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, built a legacy that remains unmatched, spanning more than 20 years with the Senators franchise from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Even as a teenager, he possessed a blistering

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