The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a voice for social justice. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor leag

The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning over two decades 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 baseball abilities caught attention. Local players were stunned by the speed