Roger Clemens, also known by the nickname “Rocket”, is a former American baseball player who enjoyed a successful Major League Baseball (MLB) career representing a number of teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. By the time he retired from the MLB in 2007, he had won two World Series titles with the Yankees and had received the Cy Young Award seven times.
He got married to Debra Lynn Godfrey in 1984. The marriage produced four sons, including Koby Aaron.
After being accused of using steroids, in 2008, he was brought before the United States Congress, where he strongly denied the allegation under oath. He was subsequently charged with six counts of lying to the United States Congress but was found not guilty in 2012.
In 2008, singer Mindy McCready claimed that he had an extramarital affair with her. According to her, the affair lasted for more than ten years and only ended when he refused divorcing his wife and marrying her.
College baseball, I love it. I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact that's what they plan on doing after college to take the next step.Roger Clemens
Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.Roger Clemens
I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact that's what they plan on doing after college to take the next step. A very select few have that opportunity so when you do have the opportunity you know, those guys take advantage of it.Roger Clemens
I've been very fortunate. I feel very thankful. I've been able to come home and do some fun things and make it exciting for people here at home.Roger Clemens
When I look back at the tapes, your first everything, your first All-Star Game, your first playoff experience, it just seems like it went by really fast.Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens is a famous American baseball player, who was born on August 4, 1962. As a person born on this date, Roger Clemens is listed in our database as the 13th most popular celebrity for the day (August 4) and the 61st most popular for the year (1962).
People born on August 4 fall under the Zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. Roger Clemens is the 369th most popular Leo.
Aside from information specific to Roger Clemens' birthday, Roger Clemens is the 2429th most famous American and ranks 29th in famous people born in Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
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