Roberto Clemente: True Baseball Hero

Roberto Clemente: True Baseball Hero

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10th Grade - University

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Roberto Clemente, a Puerto Rican baseball legend, overcame poverty and racial discrimination to become a two-time World Series champion and a 12-time Gold Glove winner. Despite facing racism in the US, he served in the Marine Corps and became a celebrated right fielder. Clemente was also a dedicated humanitarian, tragically dying in a plane crash while delivering aid. He was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and his legacy lives on through the Roberto Clemente Award.

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In what ways did Clemente speak out against racism?

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What legacy did Roberto Clemente leave behind in the world of sports?

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