Walter Johnson: King of the Fastball

Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning a legendary 21-year career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was leg

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How Roberto Clemente Became a Legend in the MLB

The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. He was born in 1934 in Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the

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