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Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente

One of the few legendary players who succeeded to achieve the milestone of "3000-hit." in very early age of his profession

manish by manish
February 3, 2021
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Table of Contents

  • Early Life
  • Education, School, High School, and College
  • Career, Struggle, Jersey and Baseball
  • Relationship, Wife, Children, and Personal Life
  • Social Media
  • Awards, and Titles
  • Net Worth
  • Nutshell Bio Height, Weight, and Death

Roberto Clemente was a professional baseball player from Puerto Rica. He is still regarded as one of the popular baseball players. Roberto had won several awards during his career. He even earned the “Most Valuable Player Award.” Roberto was one of the few players who succeeded to achieve the milestone of “3000-hit.” The world has tried the best to give tribute to this legendary player. 

Quick Info 
Full NameRoberto Enrique Clemente Walker
Date Of Birth18th August 1934
Birth PlaceBarrio San Anton, Carolina
Parent(s)Don Melchor Clemente
Dona Luisa Walker
ProfessionBaseball Player
SpouseVera
Age38 Years
Height5 ft 10 in
Children3
Death Date31st December 1972

Roberto Clemente

His name can be seen in the hospitals, schools, public places, statues, and many other places. He was not only famous as a baseball player but also popular for his ethnic values. Roberto played a vital role to build the career of a lot of children in Latin America. He even used to organize the “Baseball Clinic” despite his busy schedule. Roberto wanted to create a “Sports City” in Puerto Rica. But all his dreams remain dreams after he died in a plane crash.

Early Life

The birthplace of Roberto Clemente is Barrio San Anton, Carolina. He came into the world on 18th August 1934. His father’s name is Don Melchor Clemente. His mother’s name is Dona Luisa Walker. Roberto grew up with his six children. He was the youngest one of the children. His family was not an economically strong family whose father used to work in the sugar fields and even he used to load and unload goods in trucks.

Education, School, High School, and College

Roberto Clemente went to Vizcarrondo High School. He was fascinated by baseball since his young days. Coach Roberto Marin added him to the “Softball” team of “Sello Rojo.” Roberto was only sixteen years old when he started playing the amateur league in Puerto Rico for the team “Ferdinand Juncos.”

Career, Struggle, Jersey and Baseball

Roberto Clemente started his professional career at the club “Pedrin Zorilla” in October 1952. He represented the team “Cangrejeros de Santurce” in a winter league team “Professional Baseball League” in Puerto Rica. Roberto started playing for the team “Brooklyn Dodgers” in 1954. He began playing for the team “Pittsburg Pirates” in 1955. Roberto represented the team in the Major League.

Roberto Clemente

Likewise, Roberto Clemente succeeded to become one of the popular baseball players of his country in no time. He was also in the team that won the “NL” four times. His arms were his specialty. Roberto was famous as “Bob Clemente” in “Major League Baseball.” Roberto played his first game for the team ” Pittsburg Pirates” in April 1955. It was the match against the team “Brooklyn Dodgers.” Roberto was able to attract the attention of people and the media for his amazing baseball skills.

Moreover, Roberto Clemente even ruled the league at the beginning of 1960. His average batting score was .353. His “run bat” was 25 in a total of 27 matches. Roberto’s average mark was .300 mark during that time. His team succeeded to win the “NL.” The team defeated “NL Yankees” in a “World Series.” Roberto was in the series as he had to miss five games due to his chin injury. His average point was .314 and home runs of 16. After the major league, Roberto played for the tea “Senadores de San Juan”, his thigh got injured during household chores. He didn’t stop playing despite the injury. Roberto had to undergo surgery to fix the injury.

The average batting of Roberto Clemente was .352 in the 1970 season. He became the manager of the team “Senadores.” He was facing a lot of problems in his personal life. It was tough for Roberto to carry himself in proper order due to his father’s health problem.

Roberto Clemente’s team won the “NL East” in the 1971 season. The team defeated the team “San Francisco Giants” in a total of four various games. Roberto played a major role to make his team win the match against “Baltimore Orioles” during the “World Series.” His batting average in the series was .414. He even succeeded to score a “solo home run” in the victory of the seventh fame with a final score of “2-1.” He even won the “World Series Most Valuable Player Award.”

Relationship, Wife, Children, and Personal Life

Roberto Clemente tied knots with Vera in 1964. Vera gave birth to three children.

Social Media

Roberto Clemente was from the time when the internet was in its growing state. So there is no chance of Roberto having social media platforms. But his achievements and popularity made people make several fan-made pages on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Awards, and Titles

Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente had won the “NL Player of the Month Award” three times. First in May 1960, Second in Amy 1967, and Third in July 1969.  He even received the “World Series MVP Award” in 1971. Roberto even earned the “Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award” in 2006.

Net Worth

According to celebritynetworth.net, he had an approximate net worth of $300 thousand. He had a lot of dreams and ambitions in order to make the world even brighter. But his sudden death shattered all his dreams. He had also received civil awards three times. Roberto won the ‘Congressional Gold Medal”, “Presidential Citizens Medal” in 1973, and the “Presidential Medal of Freedom” in 2003.

Nutshell Bio Height, Weight, and Death

 The full name of Roberto is Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker. His current age was 38 years at the time of his death. The nationality of Roberto is Puerto Rican. He had an attractive height of  5 feet 10 inches along with a complimentary weight of 77 kg. His ethnicity is African-American.  Roberto lost his life during a plane crash. It was on 31st December 1972. He was going to help the earthquake victims in Nicaragua. 

 

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