The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. 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.
How Walter Johnson Became a Baseball Legend
The Big Train, a symbol of pitching excellence, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, his family relocated westward, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a teen, often described as unhitt