Should Roger Clemens Make the Hall of Fame?

Legendary baseball pitcher Roger Clemens may have overcome the toughest obstacle of his career and, ironically, it was off the baseball field. Clemens was found not guilty on all six counts of perjury on Monday, in relation to the government's 2008 hearing about performance enhancing drugs in sports. Many people argue this whole saga dragged out way too long. Even more say the government should have been trying to prosecute real criminals and targeting bigger issues in America, as opposed to a retired baseball player that made some poor choices.

In the end, the federal government couldn't prosecute Clemens, but that doesn't mean seven-time Cy Young winner hasn't already been convicted in the court of public opinion. Clemens is definitely one of the greatest pitchers of all time, with numerous stops throughout his career -- and perhaps none more famous than his stint with the New York Yankees that saw him capture World Series Titles. But that won't stop some baseball writers from refusing to vote for him come Hall of Fame time.

Clemens has the performance enhancing drugs cloud over his career now and that could keep him out of the Hall of Fame for good. He was acquitted of all charges, but his public image took a severe hit. Gone was the fan favorite pitcher. Instead, Clemens became more known for his quotes about 'misremembering,' his alleged steroid use and an apparent affair with a country singer despite being a married man. It's important to keep in mind that Clemens does have Hall of Fame numbers and accomplishments, but his character will forever be in question by those who decide if and when he gets baseball's ultimate honor. We're sure Roger Clemens hopes those voters 'misremember' certain things too.