Roberto Clemente's graceful flare and powerful arm were unrivaled in his era. Half a century later, many of today’s Latino baseball players credit him for paving the way.
When Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. Clemente, for them, is the pinnacle of what it means to be a true Puerto Rican. His name is in their songs, and kids read.
When Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture. Clemente, for them, is the pinnacle of what it means to be a true Puerto Rican. His name is in their songs, and kids read about his story in school. His picture hangs in the houses of many Latino ballplayers.
The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder s graceful flare and powerful arm were unrivalled in his era, but his humanitarian efforts are perhaps his greatest legacy.