Roger Clemens speaks at Thurman Munson dinner in Canton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:47 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Roger Clemens delivered remarks at the Thurman Munson Catcher Scholarship Dinner on August 20, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. The event featured a packed audience and included personal stories from Clemens, touching on his family and career. While he discussed his memories and perspectives, he did not address his exclusion from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, as that topic was off-limits for the evening. Clemens reflected on his upbringing and his time with teams such as the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
- •Clemens spoke for over half an hour at the scholarship dinner.
- •He shared personal stories about his family and career achievements.
- •The topic of his Hall of Fame exclusion was off-limits for discussion.
- •Thurman Munson's legacy was highlighted by his widow at the event.
- •The dinner supports scholarships for young players.
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