Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, 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
Walter Johnson’s Era of Dominance in Baseball
The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, built a legacy that remains unmatched, 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. His fastball was legendary even as a teen,