Roberto Clemente

- Life: August 18, 1934 - December 31, 1972
- Number: 21
- Position: Outfielder
- Hometown: Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Won 12 Gold Gloves
- Voted MVP of 1971 World Series
- Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1973

Roberto Clemente was a baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955-1972. He was the first Latin player selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973. Clemente won 2 World Series rings and 4 National League Batting Titles. During his outstanding career he was honored numerous times including 12 Gold Glove Awards, 12 MLB All-Star Game selections, 1 NL MVP award and 1 World Series MVP award. Known as much for his philanthropy off the field as he was for his talent, he died in a plane crash while delivering supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
Career Statistics
1. Games: 2433
2. At bats: 9454
3. Hits: 3000
4. 2Bs: 4400
5. 3Bs: 166
6. HRs: 240
7. RBIs: 1305
8. Stolen Bases: 83

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Roberto Clemente Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Pirates
- BaseballReference.com: Career stats
  - Height: 5' 11"
  - Weight: 175 lbs
  - Bats: R
  - Throws: R
  - Rookie Year: 1955
Roberto Clemente News and Articles
- National Baseball Hall Of Fame: "Roberto Clemente: Father of Puerto Rican Baseball" (2007)
- Smithsonian Institute: "Roberto Clemente Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition" (2007)
- ESPN: "Family Trying To Stop Profit Off Clemente's Death" (2005)
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