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How do you define Roger Clemens? Clemens was extreme. He threw harder than everyone else. He was bigger than everyone else. He won more Cy Young Awards than everyone else. Clemens was explosive. He hit opposing batters on purpose. He fought his managers. He once threatened to assault Hank Aaron. Yes, that Hank Aaron.
Even his nickname, Rocket, was a reference to both his pitch speed, and his propensity for outbursts. He could be intimidating, volatile, and aggressive. He was also one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, if not all-time. However, in spite of his success on the field, Clemens’ career has been overshadowed by controversy and scandal, turning what was once a surefire Hall of Famer into an outcast from the game.
You might think you know Roger Clemens. But do you know the whole story? Let’s get into it.
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“Line of Fire” - Audionautix
“Big Sciota” - Nat Keefe with The Bow Ties
“From the Fall” - Dan Lebowitz
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“Go Not Gently” - Audionautix
“Ebb and Flow” - Dyalla
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SOURCES
“The Rocket That Fell to Earth: Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality” by Jeff Pearlman
Baseball Reference/Stathead
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