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Roger Clemens
- Led the Majors and the National League in ERA and posted the second-lowest ERA (1.87) in franchise history next to Nolan Ryan (1.69 in 1981)
- 2005 marked the 11th time he was named an All Star and his second time as a National Leaguer
- Seven-time CY Young award winner
- 1998 ESPY: Comeback of the Year award
- Nick name is "The Rocket"
- Established the Roger Clemens Foundation with his wife, Debbie, in 1992 to support educational, charitable, literary, scientific and religious activities for children, with a special emphasis on underprivileged and at-risk/special needs children
- 2001 Sportsman of the Year by the March of Dimes
- Leads all active pitchers in wins, starts, strikeouts, complete games, shutouts, walks and innings pitched
- He and his wife have four sons: Koby, Kory, Kacy and Kody
- Besides excelling in baseball during high school, he also played football and basketball
- A former teammate posted a sign over Clemens' locker that read "Possessed Rebel" because it was well known that on the days that he pitches, he will not talk to anyone. On other days he is friendly
- He is one of six children
"The thing about Roger is he has this real cunning ability to throw the ball exactly where he wants to," said Nolan Ryan, baseball's career strikeout leader with 5,714. "He showed that today and still has good velocity. He looks good to me." -www.sports.espn.go.com
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Photo Gallery: World Baseball Classic photos
"This event (World Baseball Classic) is going to be special. When you have 'USA' across your chest, it's a different feeling," Clemens said. "You can be as laid-back as you want until they start playing our anthem." -www.sports.yahoo.com
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Height: 6'4"
Born: 8/4/62
Hometown: Dayton, OH
Sport: Baseball
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