One of baseball's greatest legends, a symbol of pitching excellence, carved out a remarkable career, spanning over two decades with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, his family relocated westward, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Local players were stunned by the speed of his pitches, ofte
What Made Roberto Clemente a Baseball Great?
Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. In 1934, Clemente entered the world in Carolina, 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 i