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President Trump announces Roger Clemens will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, calls for him to enter Hall of Fame

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that former MLB star Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a rare honor for a retired athlete. Clemens, who dominated as a pitcher with seven Cy Young Awards—the most in history—also won two World Series titles, 11 All-Star selections, and an American League MVP.

Despite his legendary career, Clemens remains the most decorated pitcher never to earn a spot in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, having fallen short of the necessary voter support in multiple elections. The Hall of Fame’s character clause, which considers allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, has long been the primary barrier to his induction, with Clemens denied entry even after recent rule changes pushed his eligibility window to 2031 or beyond.

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