Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary athlete, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. 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 Pi

Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a lasting mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates would later sel