Roger Clemens through the years

Once destined for the Hall of Fame, one of Major League Baseball’s brightest stars — and its most decorated pitcher — became the central figure in the game’s sordid steroids drama. A judge has declared a mistrial in his perjury trial. Clemens is on trial for a second time, charged with lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs.

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March 29, 2012

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens sits in a golf cart during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas.

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March 29, 2012

Roger Clemens watches his tee shot during the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas.

Darrin Bush / AP

Sept. 2, 2011

Former all-star baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, center, and his attorney Rusty Hardin, left, arrive at U.S. District Court for a hearing to decide whether the trial against the former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher should be retried in Washington, D.C. The original trial against Clemens was declared a mistrial after the judge said the prosecution presented inadmissible testimony that prejudiced the jury. A seven-time Cy Young Award winner, Clemens was on trial for allegedly making false statements, perjury and obstructing Congress when he testified about steroid use during a February 2008 inquiry by the House.

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July 14, 2011

Former pitcher Roger Clemens, center, leaves court. A judge has declared a mistrial in Clemens's perjury trial.

July 14, 2011

Roger Clemens stops to sign a baseball for a fan as he leaves the federal courthouse in Washington.

Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

July 6, 2011

Roger Clemens and his wife, Debbie, arrive at the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner is on trial for making false statements, perjury and obstructing Congress when he testified in a February 2008 inquiry by the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee on his alleged use of performance enhancing drugs.

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July 6, 2011

Clemens arrives for the first day of his perjury trial in Washington. Clemens, 48, was indicted a year ago on charges he gave false statements to a U.S. congressional committee investigating steroid use in baseball, perjured himself under oath and obstructed the lawmakers' inquiry into widespread drug use that has scarred the sport.

JONATHAN ERNST / Reuters

July 5, 2011

This artist rendering shows Roger Clemens, left, and his attorney, Rusty Hardin, in federal court during his perjury trial.

Dana Verkouteren / AP

Aug. 30, 2010

Baseball star Roger Clemens leaves U.S. District Court after his arraignment in Washington. Clemens faces charages of perjury and obstructing Congress for allegedly lying about using performance-enhancing drugs.

Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post

Feb. 13, 2008

Clemens, right, and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, left, are sworn in to testify before a House committee about allegations of performance-enhancing drug use. Charles Scheeler, center, an investigator on former Sen. George Mitchell's staff, also testified. A report released in 2007 by Mitchell accused Clemens of using steroids and Human Growth Hormone — both banned in Major League Baseball since at least 1971 — during his career. McNamee is Clemens's chief accuser in the case against the pitching legend.

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Feb. 13, 2008

Attorney Lanny Breuer prompts Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, before the pitcher answers a question from Rep. Henry A. Waxman, the committee chairman.

Nikki Kahn / The Washington Post

Dec. 28, 2007

Roger Clemens gives his first interview after being accused of using performance-enhancing drugs to CBS's "60 Minutes." He is pictured in his Katy, Tex., home in this image captured from a video released by CBS.

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Jan. 7, 2008

Roger Clemens answers a question during a news conference about his alleged steroid use as his attorney, Rusty Hardin, right, listens in Houston. Clemens filed a defamation suit against his former trainer, Brian McNamee, who claimed to have injected him with performance-enhancing drugs.

David J. Phillip / AP

June 21, 2006

Clemens, as Houston Astros pitcher, gives Matt Vosejpka, 15, of Lonsdale, Minn., a lesson on pitching form during batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Houston. Vosejpka, a leukemia patient, met the seven-time Cy Young award winner through a trip sponsored by the Make a Wish Foundation.

Dave Einsel / AP

March 10, 2006

Team USA pitcher Roger Clemens delivers in the third inning of their Round 1 World Baseball Classic game against South Africa at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

Oct. 19, 2005

Clemens, left, sprays champagne at starting pitcher Roy Oswalt while Oswalt is interviewed by Steve Lyons in the Astros' locker room. The antics took place after the Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 in Game 6 to win the National League Championship pennant in St. Louis. Oswalt is holding the playoff MVP trophy.

Mark Humphrey / AP

Oct. 15, 2005

Clemens, starting pitcher of the Houston Astros, throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

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July 22, 2005

The Houston Astros' Roger Clemens pitches in a game against the Washington Nationals.

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April 9, 2005

Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens points to his teammates in the dugout during pre-game ceremonies celebrating his seventh Cy Young award, in Houston. The 22-year veteran donated the trophy to Houston fans to be put on permanent display inside Minute Maid Park.

Richard Carson / Reuters

Jan. 12, 2004

Roger Clemens, left, with Andy Pettitte after a news conference with the Houston Astros in Houston. Clemens was pushing back his retirement, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Astros.

David J. Phillip / AP

Oct. 22, 2003

Clemens, as a New York Yankees pitcher, throws his final pitch to strike out Florida Marlins' Luis Castillo to end the seventh inning in Game 4 of the World Series in Miami. Clemens said the game would be his last start as a professional.

Alan Diaz / AP

Oct. 14, 2000

Clemens throws to catcher Jorge Posada, foreground, against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on at Safeco Field in Seattle.

Sam Mircovich / Reuters

June 9, 2007

Roger Clemens reacts after he throws out Pittsburgh Pirates batter Chris Duffy to end in the second inning of their Interleague MLB baseball game at Yankees Stadium in New York.

Ray Stubblebine / Reuters

Feb. 20, 1999

Clemens signs autographs for fans at Legends Field on his first day as a Yankee during spring training in Tampa.

Tony Ranze / AFP

May 7, 1998

Clemens, as a Toronto Blue Jay, pitches against the Seattle Mariners at the Kingdome. Clemens went seven innings to get the win in the Blue Jays' 6-0 victory.

Anthony Bolante / Reuters

March 11, 1997

Clemens, who signed with the Blue Jays in the off season following a long career with the Boston Red Sox, pitches to the plate during Toronto's spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at Grant Field in Dunedin, Fla.

Carlo Allegri / AFP

Dec. 13, 1996

Clemens, right, shakes hands with Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston during a news conference to announce his signing with the team in Toronto.

Frank Gunn / AP

Sept. 28, 1996

Clemens, the Boston Red Sox star pitcher for the previous 10 years, winds up to throw a pitch against the New York Yankees in his final game for the Red Sox.

Jim Bourg / Reuters

Sept. 28, 1996

Clemens makes a curtain call after being taken out of the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Boston's Fenway Park. Clemens gave up four runs and had 10 strikeouts.

Gretchen Ertl / AP

Sept. 28, 1996

Clemens hurls one toward home plate during first-inning action against the New York Yankees at Boston's Fenway Park.

Gretchen Ertl / AP

April 1, 1996

Clemens delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning of the Red Sox season opener in Arlington, Tex.

Eric Gay / AP

April 30, 1986

Clemens poses with the game ball at Fenway Park in Boston. Clemens set an all-time Major League Baseball record by striking out 20 batters in a game against the Seattle Mariners.

Elise Amendola / AP

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