All-Stars getting better with age,: Clemens likely to become oldest to ever start Midsummer Classic

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: July 12, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

HOUSTON - This All-Star game figures to be one for the aged.

Roger Clemens, 42, is likely to become the oldest player to ever start an All-Star game. He's joined on the National League roster by Barry Larkin and Randy Johnson, both 40.

"Barry's a great player. Obviously, he's doing something to keep himself in great shape and somewhat healthy," Clemens said. "I have had an opportunity to talk to Randy, and he works extremely hard, too. I would say it's really not a big secret. Those guys work hard, so that has something to do with it."

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