Six time American League Cy Young Award Winner Roger Clemens was indicted by federal authorities today for lying about his use of performance enhancing drugs in 2008. Clemens who has been retired from baseball since 2007 faces up to 30 years in prison, but more than likely any prison sentence would not be longer than 21 months for the alleged crime.

Clemens faces 6 charges in the case. Three counts of making false statements, one count of obstruction of Congress, and two counts of perjury stemming from his testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform back in February of 2008.

Looked at as one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, Clemens now finds himself looking at prison time, and perhaps a ban from Major League Baseball, including any possible Hall of Fame induction. Clemens will go down in history for his 6 Cy Young awards that he won all in the American League. He pitched for 5 different teams during his 23 year career, and would be a sure shot Hall of Famer if it weren’t for his drug use and pending criminal charges.