Panama City, FL, October 7, 2026 — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends 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 in San Antonio, Texas.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, recognizing individuals who have made especially meaningful contributions to the prosperity, security, or national interest of the United States. The medal was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Roger Clemens, often referred to as “The Rocket,” had a distinguished career in Major League Baseball spanning 24 seasons. He played for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. Clemens is a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, a two-time World Series champion, and was an 11-time All-Star. His career achievements include leading the league in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts multiple times.

While Clemens’s on-field accomplishments are widely recognized, his career was also marked by allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, which he has denied. These allegations led to his exclusion from the National Baseball Hall of Fame despite his statistical achievements.

The specific date for the award ceremony has not yet been announced. Further details regarding the presentation of the medal are expected to be released by the White House in the coming weeks.


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

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