The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a humanitarian force. 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. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor l

Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the Senators franchise from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by the speed of his pitches, of