Roberto Clemente had a career batting average of .317, smashing 3000 hits, 440 doubles, 166 triples and 240 home runs. 'His unique batting stance dared the pitcher to throw the ball and his all-around play looked like he owned the baseball diamond'.

Roberto Clemente won four batting titles and won 12 Gold Gloves, the most ever awarded a rightfielder. He was voted MVP in 1966. You had to see his all-around play to believe anyone could play baseball like Roberto Clemente! baseballhistorian.com

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Cepeda was the darling of the west coast fans drawing their constant cheers. He was nicked named 'the Baby Bull' and later call 'Cha Cha'. Cepeda was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967 and led the NL in RBI's (111).His all season long clutch hitting earned him the Most Valuable Player Award. Orlando Cepeda fine play helped the Cardinals win the World Series.

Orlando Cepeda is the newest member of the Hall of Fame. He posted a .297 career batting average hit 417 doubles, 379 home runs, and had 1365 RBI's. In twelve different years, Cepeda hit over 20 home runs. baseballhistorian.com

When he retired Carlton Fisk hit more life-time home runs, 351, than any major league catcher in history.

In his first full season with the Boston Red Sox, 1972, Fisk batted .293, with 22 HR's and he led the AL with 9 triples, won a Gold Glove and was voted the 'Rookie of the Year' - becoming the first player ever to win the award unanimously. In 1973, he hit 26 HR's. In 1975, Carlton batted .331 and helped the Red Sox to the World Series. In the WS, Game-6, 12th inning, Fisk lined a game winning homer - what many consider the most dramatic game in World Series' history. Fisk's leaping and waving at the ball to urge it to stay fair, while running towards first base; and indeed it did; has been shown numerous times in sports high-lights.

In 1977, he hit .315, 26 HR's and 102 RBI's and committed only 4 passed balls.

After the 1980 season, Fisk, as a free agent joined the Chicago White Sox and helped them win their only AL West Title in 1983. In 1985, he hit 37 HR's, with 33 coming while catching, which set an AL record for most HR's for a catcher in one season. Carlton Fisk played in 10 All-Star games. Even with his power-hitting and fine fielding behind home-plate, Fisk is best remembered as one of the all-time best handlers of pitching staffs. Carlton 'Pudge' Fisk career numbers: .269 BA, 2356 hits, 421 D, 47 T, 376 HR's, 1,276 runs, with 1,330 RBI's. Carlton Fisk was elected to the Hall of Fame 1/8/2000

In putting together a winning team, one of your first picks has to include Charlie Hustle.

Pete Rose's hustling is legendary and his win at all cost encouraged his team mates to excel and win baseball championships. Rose was voted the Rookie of the Year in 1963. From 1965 to 1979, except for one year, Rose hit over .300.

Holds the NL record for this century with a 44 consecutive game hitting streak.

Pete Rose is the baseballs all-time leader in hits with 4256, and all-time leader in games played with 3562, unbelievable.

Rose once said I'd walk through Hell in a gasoline suit to keep playing baseball. ===============================================

Baseball History would not be complete without featuring Pete Rose.