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 permanent 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 1954.

Walter Johnson, an iconic figure in early Major League Baseball, 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, he later settled in California with his family, where his pitching skills were first noticed. Local players were stunned by the