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
- Games: 2433
- At bats: 9454
- Hits: 3000
- 2Bs: 4400
- 3Bs: 166
- HRs: 240
- RBIs: 1305
- Stolen Bases: 83
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)
Google News Search: Roberto Clemente
References
Fast Facts
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Life
August 18, 1934 - December 31, 1972
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Number
21
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Position
Outfielder
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Hometown
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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Fact:
Won 12 Gold Gloves
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Fact:
Voted MVP of 1971 World Series
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Fact:
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1973
