Clemens almost got away with it. Well hidden behind money, lawyers, agents and trainers, it took, of all things, a five-hour live television show, “The Congressional Steroid Hearings”, to peel back an expensive wall of disinformation, and years of legal “point of parliamentary proceedurisms”. Surrounded by a reality-TV set of cameras and microphones, Clemens presented himself as a simple, honest Texan. He played dumb. His testimony was not smart, though, and will likely get him indicted by the federal government and then 12-18 months in prison as a convicted felon. Before succumbing to steroids for the fame and fortune of professional baseball, Clemens was once a simple, straightforward young man from Texas. He had pride, hard work and a desire to be great. He will be able to keep his money. Millions and millions. He will not get his place of honor in the Hall of Fame.

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