Walter Johnson’s Untouchable Records

One of baseball's greatest legends, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, Johnson moved to California in his youth, where his pitching skills were first noticed. Local players

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What Made Roberto Clemente a Baseball Great?

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 enduring mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates would

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