Portland, OR, October 7, 2026 — In San Antonio, President Donald Trump announced his intention to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens. The announcement was made during a rally attended by supporters.

President Trump described Clemens as “possibly the greatest pitcher ever” when making the statement regarding the prestigious civilian honor. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the interests of national importance, world peace, or significant cultural or other public or private endeavors.

Roger Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, had a career that spanned 24 seasons in Major League Baseball. He played for teams including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Throughout his career, Clemens amassed over 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts.

The timing and specific date for the awarding of the medal have not been publicly disclosed by the White House. Details regarding the formal presentation ceremony are expected to be released at a later date.


Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press on www.koin.com, see more information here.

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