Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, 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 affiliate in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh P

The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, carved out a remarkable career, spanning a legendary 21-year career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a te