Roberto Clemente Autograph
Roberto Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He was the youngest of seven siblings and started playing baseball at a young age with his brothers. He first signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954 but stayed in Puerto Rico due to language and cultural barriers. In 1955, he played for the Santurce Crabbers in the Puerto Rican Winter League, where he caught the attention of Pittsburgh Pirates scout Al Campanis. Clemente signed with the Pirates in 1954 and made his Major League debut in 1955. More about Roberto Clemente
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Clemente quickly became a star player for the Pirates, known for his powerful throwing arm and hitting ability. He won the National League batting title four times, was a 15-time All-Star, won 12 Gold Gloves, and helped lead the Pirates to two World Series championships in 1960 and 1971. Clemente was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1971 World Series, where he hit .414 with two home runs and four RBIs.
Off the field, Clemente was known for his humanitarian efforts. He used his baseball career to raise money and awareness for those in need, particularly in Latin American countries. Tragically, on December 31, 1972, Clemente died in a plane crash while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In 1973, he was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, making him the first Latin American player to receive the honor. Today, Clemente's legacy lives on through the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to a player who exemplifies his humanitarian spirit. Read even more about Roberto Clemente at Wikipedia
Off the field, Clemente was known for his humanitarian efforts. He used his baseball career to raise money and awareness for those in need, particularly in Latin American countries. Tragically, on December 31, 1972, Clemente died in a plane crash while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In 1973, he was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, making him the first Latin American player to receive the honor. Today, Clemente's legacy lives on through the Roberto Clemente Award, which is given annually to a player who exemplifies his humanitarian spirit. Read even more about Roberto Clemente at Wikipedia
Traded items with a signature of Roberto Clemente
The most expensive item with a signature of Roberto Clemente (World's Finest Roberto Clemente Single-Signed Baseball With PSA/DNA M... Lot 43) was sold in July 2015 for $24000.00 while the cheapest item (Roberto Clemente 2003 Bowman Heritage Facsimile Signature Black Border #180) found a new owner for $0.79 in January 2021.
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Latest News about Roberto Clemente
Hispanic Heritage Month: Roberto Clemente tops list of baseball's legendary Lati (09/25/20): Baseball's complicated Latino history began to emerge from the shadows with the arrival of Roberto Clemente, who highlights our list of 15 legendary players who have left their mark. 