Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens, a product of Spring Woods High School, was a two time All-American pitcher at the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 4-3 victory over Alabama in the 1983 College World Series title game. Clemens has pitched for the Boston Red Sox (1984-1996) the Toronto Blue Jays (1997-1998) New York Yankees (1999-2003, 2007-)and the Houston Astros (2004-2006). After signing with New York in 1999 he was a member of the Yankees' World Series Championship teams in 1999 and 2000. Clemens later signed with his home-town Astros in 2004 and led them to their second ever National League Championship Series appearance. "The Rocket" is the first pitcher to win seven Cy Young Awards (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004), the oldest to win the award and the fourth to win the award in both leagues. In 1986 he was named AL MVP and MVP of the All Star Game, one of his 10 All-Star Game appearances. Clemens is the active leader in wins, strikeouts, complete games and shutouts. The 6'4 right-hander also owns the record for most strikeouts in a 9 inning game (20-twice). At age 44 he won his 350th game while pitching for the New York Yankees. In 1993 he became the first player in history to have his University of Texas baseball number (21) retired. Clemens was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1998.