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Roberto Clemente Has a Legacy On and Off the Field
As a 15x All-Star who was well known for his charity work as well, Roberto Clemente cemented a lasting legacy on and off the field
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OF Roberto Clemente‘s professional baseball career began in his home country of Puerto Rico at the young age of 18, playing in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. He was soon discovered by the MLB and made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. Clemente performed at an incredibly high level throughout his time in the majors, recording 3,000 hits and winning two World Series titles with the Pirates.
When he wasn’t dominating on the baseball field, the 15x All-Star was passionately involved in charity work, delivering aid to natural disaster victims and other communities in need. However, he sadly passed away in a plane crash while going to help areas of Nicaragua that were affected by a recent earthquake. Though his time on Earth was prematurely shortened, Clemente left a lasting impact both on the field and in his community during his 38 years of life.
Roberto Clemente’s HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 15x All-Star
- 12x Gold Glove
- 2x World Series Champ
- 1966 NL MVP
- 1971 WS MVP
- 3x MLB Batting Title, 1961 NL Title
- 1967 MLB Hits Leader, 1964 NL Leader
- #21 retired by #Pirates
- T-most Gold Gloves (12) by an OFpic.twitter.com/FnxMEs3msd
ROBERTO CLEMENTE CEMENTED A LASTING LEGACY ON AND OFF THE FIELD
There is no question that Roberto Clemente was a stellar baseball player. In 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he participated in 15 All-Star games and won two World Series championships, being named NL MVP in 1966 and World Series MVP in 1971. The Puerto Rico native shined both offensively and defensively, leading the NL in batting average four times and earning 12 consecutive Gold Glove awards.
Clemente had an equally remarkable impact as a humanitarian. He became a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve and spent his off-seasons contributing to emergency relief efforts across the world. The MLB recognized his efforts by posthumously inducting him into the Hall of Fame in 1973. Clemente’s outstanding career and compassionate charity has firmly established his legacy as not only a great player but also an exceptional person with the Roberto Clemente award keeping his legacy alive forever.
Clemente’s top career highlights
Roberto Clemente’s HOF resume:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 15x All-Star
- 12x Gold Glove
- 2x World Series Champ
- 1966 NL MVP
- 1971 WS MVP
- 3x MLB Batting Title, 1961 NL Title
- 1967 MLB Hits Leader, 1964 NL Leader
- #21 retired by #Pirates
- T-most Gold Gloves (12) by an OFpic.twitter.com/FnxMEs3msd
Roberto Clemente's ranks in Pittsburgh #Pirates history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
- 1st in career Hits (3,000), TB (4,492), & All-Stars (15)
- T-1st in career GP (2,433)
- 2nd in career PA (10,212)
- 3rd in career Runs (1,416), HR (240), & RBI (1,305)
- 4th in career XBH (846)pic.twitter.com/0m6eQcvGaZ
He was a hitting machine
Most career Hits in Pittsburgh #Pirates history:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) August 18, 2021
1. Roberto Clemente (3,000)
2. Honus Wagner (2,967)
3. Paul Waner (2,868)
T4. Max Carey & Pie Traynor (2,416)
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