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Trump says he’ll award fireballer Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points " Clemens, also known as "The Rocket," has not been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame due to suspicions of steroid use during his 24-year career. From San Antonio: President Donald Trump announced plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young winner.
From San Antonio: President Donald Trump announced plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young winner. Trump referred to Clemens as "maybe the greatest pitcher of all time." Clemens, also known as "The Rocket," has not been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame due to suspicions of steroid use during his 24-year career.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed upon an individual. Trump expressed his belief that Clemens will be in the Hall of Fame someday.
Further details about the announcement are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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