Roger Clemens History: November 11, 1997 - Roger Clemens wins his 4th AL Cy Young Award December 13, 1996 - Free agent Roger Clemens signs with Toronto Blue Jays September 18, 1996 - Roger Clemens ties his own major league record with 20 strikeouts May 21, 1996 - Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens beats Yankees for his 200th win August 11, 1993 - Red Sox Roger Clemens pitches 2,000th strike out, Danny Tartabul - New York November 13, 1991 - Boston Red Sox Roger Clemens wins AL Cy Young Award February 8, 1991 - Roger Clemens signs record $5,380,250 per year Red Sox contract February 16, 1989 - Roger Clemens, Red Sox pitcher signs $7.5M-3 year contract November 18, 1986 - Roger Clemens wins AL MVP November 12, 1986 - Roger Clemens wins AL Cy Young Award unanimously July 15, 1986 - All star MVP: Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox April 29, 1986 - Boston Red Sox Roger Clemens strikes out 20 Seattle Mariners May 20, 1984 - Boston's Roger Clemens beats Twins, 5-4, for his 1st victory August 4, 1962 - Roger Clemens, born in Dayton, Ohio, pitcher for the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Cy Young, MVP
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