Walter Johnson: King of the Fastball

One of baseball's greatest legends, a symbol of pitching excellence, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning a legendary 21-year career 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 natural talent began to shine. Even as a teenager, he pos

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The Evolution of Roberto Clemente as a Player

Roberto 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 enduring 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

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