Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. 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 league affiliate in

The Big Train, a dominant force on the pitcher’s mound, left an indelible mark on baseball history, spanning more than 20 years with the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1927. Raised in the American heartland, he later settled in California with his family, where his natural talent began to shine. Local players were stunned by the speed of his