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The Rocket That Fell to Earth

The Rocket That Fell to Earth

Illustration by Sean McCabe for TIME; Clemens: Michael Heiman / Getty

To paint a portrait of pitcher Roger Clemens, whose alleged steroid abuse may crush his Hall of Fame chances, former Sports Illustrated writer Jeff Pearlman tracks down Rocket's childhood chums, college teammates and obscure Major League contemporaries. Bulldog effort, exceptional book.

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