Roger Clemens
Baseball pitcher and seven-time Cy Young Award winner
Born
August 4th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished baseball pitcher, this individual played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Celebrated for exceptional skill and competitive spirit, this athlete achieved significant success on the mound, becoming a key figure in the sport's history. Accumulated over 4,600 strikeouts, ranking third all-time in MLB. Awarded the prestigious Cy Young Award seven times during career, showcasing dominance in pitching. Additionally competed in two All-Star Games and won two World Series championships with the Yankees.
Seven-time Cy Young Award winner
Over 4,600 career strikeouts
Two-time World Series champion
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