Why Walter Johnson Is Still Revered Today

One of baseball's greatest legends, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Local pl

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Analyzing Roberto Clemente’s Career Year by Year

Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a voice for social justice. 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. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates would ultimately clai

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