The Puerto Rican legend Roberto 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 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 aff
Why Roberto Clemente’s Career Was One of a Kind
The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a voice for social justice. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, the Pittsbu