Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a voice for social justice. 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 Pittsburgh Pirates would later select hi

One of baseball's greatest legends, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the team from Washington, D.C. from 1907 to 1927. Born in Humboldt, Kansas in 1887, his family relocated westward, where his natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by the speed of his