The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, carved out a remarkable career, spanning more than 20 years with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Hailing from Kansas in the late 19th century, his family relocated westward, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a teen, often described

Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. He was born in 1934 in 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 ultimatel