Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. He was born in 1934 in Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a enduring 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 in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh
How Walter Johnson Became a Baseball Legend
Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, carved out a remarkable career, spanning over two decades with the Washington Senators 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. Even as a teenager, he possessed a blistering fastbal