Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don t, then you are wasting your time on Earth.” Roberto Clemente Walker The end of the year is a time of both celebration and reflection. This year is especially meaningful for those who remember Roberto Clemente Walker, best known as a professional baseball player hailing from Carolina (just east of San Juan). 2022 marks the 50th year since his sudden death in an airplane crash off the coast of Puerto Rico. During his extraordinary 18-year major league career, Clemente reached the highest level of
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Luis R. Clemente joined staff with the National Museum of the Marine Corps in a brick laying ceremony to commemorate his father, Roberto Clemente,
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FEMA Allocates Nearly $18.4 Million to Repair the Roberto Clemente Stadium
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved an obligation of approximately
$18.4 million to the Roberto Clemente Walker Stadium. These federal funds are earmarked for permanent repairs to this sports facility managed by the Municipality of Carolina.
Aside from its sociocultural importance, the home of professional baseball s Carolina Giants team plays a very important role in Carolina s economy. The stadium, named in honor of one of the glories of Puerto Rican baseball and built in 2001, has hosted important events such as two Caribbean Series (2003 and 2007), which generated an economic impact of over $2 million. They also hold the Little League Preparatory Tournament (with more than 100 teams) and carry out social work with Mano Amiga Gigante to receive and distribute donations for disasters. In addition, mass vaccinations and now COVID