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Born
Born as Roberto Clemente Walker near San Juan, Puerto Rico -
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The Beginning of a Legacy
Clemente began playing softball, baseball, and running track. -
Going Semi-pro
Joined the Puerto Rican semi-pro team, the Santurce Crabbers -
Going Pro
Joined the Brooklynn Dodgers baseball organization playing for their farm-league team. -
Becoming a Pirate
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. -
Marriage
Met Vera Zabala while visiting his hometown. The got married in November. -
First son
Welcomed first son, Roberto Jr. to the family. -
MVP!
Recorded 2000th career hit and earned NL MVP award. -
Roberto Clemente Night
"Roberto Clemente Night" at Three Rivers Stadium. -
Making History
Recorded his 3000th career hit, becoming the 11th man to ever do so. -
Death
Died in a plane that crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff. Him and some friends were flying to Managua, Nicaragua to provide medicine, food, and other supplies to victims of a recent earthquake. Clemente was only 38. -
Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in a special election.
