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~ A Baseball Tribute To Roberto Clemente The Man, The Baseball Player! ~

This baseball tribute to Roberto Clemente comes from the fond memories of watching him play on television's game of the week. A pure talent, he made playing what can at times be a difficult game, look easy and effortless.

Even as a young kid, I was amazed that there did not seem to be a pitch he could not hit, even those that did not look like strikes.

I was never a Pirates fan; but I surely was a fan of the Pirate right fielder. He played the game the "right" way, for all the right reasons.

The video below provides a glimpse of his athleticism, as well as insight from writers of the era about the man, his struggles as well as his successes.







Historical Tips ~ From the Dugout

historical tips ~ from the dugout

Career stats and achievements:


  • Played 18 years in the Major Leagues ~ 1954 - 1972


  • Member of the 3000 hit club, of which there are just 27 members at present


  • National League Batting Champion 4 times


  • 12 Gold Gloves


  • Played in 2 World Series, 1971 World Series MVP


  • Lifetime Batting Average .317


  • 1305 RBI's


  • 240 Home Runs


  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame, August 6, 1973. The first hispanic ever inducted


  • Tradgically, died in a plane crash while taking relief supplies to victims of an earthquake in Nicaragua, December 31, 1972.


"If You Have A Chance To Accomplish Something That will Make Things Better For People Coming Behind You, And You Don't Do That, Then You Are Wasting Your Time On This Earth." ( Roberto Clemente )



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