The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, his family relocated westward, where his baseball abilities caught attention. Even as a teenager, he possessed a blist
Roberto Clemente: From Rookie to Icon
The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a voice for social justice. Born on August 18, 1934, 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,