The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, he later settled in California with his family, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Even as a teenager, he possessed a blistering
How Roberto Clemente Became a Role Model Through Baseball
Roberto 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 enduring 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