One of baseball's greatest legends, a symbol of pitching excellence, built a legacy that remains unmatched, 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 natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by the
The Turning Points in Roberto Clemente’s Baseball Career
Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. He was born in 1934 in 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 Pirates would