Walter Johnson: The Gentle Giant of Pitching

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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What We Can Learn from Roberto Clemente’s Career

Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a humanitarian force. 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. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates would ultimately clai

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