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Rocket tales: as Roger Clemens nears victory No. 300, those who have shared his past weave a story about his strong work ethic and fierce competitiveness. (Baseball).
Training ground
By Charlie Maiorana, Clemens' coach at Spring Woods High in Houston
I always thought Roger would be a success. I can't say I thought he'd win six Cy Young Awards, but he had this work ethic and determination you don't see often. Roger didn't own a car and he would pull on his book bag and run to and from school. It was about a mile. That's now called the "Clemens Mile," Kids run the "Clemens Mile" before they pitch. It has become a tradition.
Nolan Ryan signed with the Astros when Roger was a senior. I don't think he missed one of Ryan's starts at the Astrodome. Roger would watch him warn up in the bullpen and then get as ...
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