How Roberto Clemente Became a Role Model Through Baseball

Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a humanitarian force. 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 1954. However, the Pitt

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