Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning a legendary 21-year career with the Washington Senators 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 were stunned by th

Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, 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 eventual