One of baseball's greatest legends, 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. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, his family relocated westward, where his pitching skills were first noticed. Local players w

Walter Johnson, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by th

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 permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor lea