Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league affiliate in
Celebrating Roberto Clemente’s Career Highlights
Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a voice for social justice. He was born in 1934 in Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’ minor league affiliate in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pi