How Roberto Clemente Became a Role Model Through Baseball

Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a humanitarian force. In 1934, Clemente entered the world in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a enduring 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. Howe

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A Tribute to Roberto Clemente’s Career and Legacy

Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. He was born in 1934 in Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent 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 Pit

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