Bronx, N.Y., April 21, 2002 — Today, Roger Clemens’s performance was stellar and the crowd’s reaction to him was warm and accepting as he defeated a team representing an American League city about as far from San Jacinto as possible. From where you ask? Well, you see, 166 years ago today, an army of Texans led by Sam Houston vanquished the Mexican Army at San Jacinto, thereby assuring Texan independence. Three years ago, newly acquired Yankee (and son of Texas) Roger Clemens tied an AL record with his 17th consecutive victorious decision by beating the Texas (hmmm!) Rangers in the Bronx, 4-2. Continue reading →