Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a humanitarian force. 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. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates woul
The Evolution of Walter Johnson’s Pitching Style
Walter Johnson, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades with the Senators franchise from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. Even as a teenager, he possessed a blistering fas