The Consistency and Brilliance of Walter Johnson

One of baseball's greatest legends, 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, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even

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Roberto Clemente’s Legacy Through the Lens of His Career

Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a humanitarian force. He was born in 1934 in 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 in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates

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