The Big Train, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, carved out a remarkable career, spanning a legendary 21-year career with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, he later settled in California with his family, where his pitching skills were first noticed. His fastball was legendary even as a te
What We Can Learn from Roberto Clemente’s Career
The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. In 1934, Clemente entered the world in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, t