How Roberto Clemente Set the Standard for Baseball Excellence

The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. Howeve

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Walter Johnson’s Career Highlights and Achievements

One of baseball's greatest legends, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, built a legacy that remains unmatched, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. Even as a teenager, he p

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