One of baseball's greatest legends, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning a legendary 21-year career 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
What Set Roberto Clemente Apart During His Career?
Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, 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. However, the Pittsburgh Pirate