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 Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1973, Player -
393 votes on 424 ballots - 92.69%Born: August 18, 1934, in
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Died: December 31, 1972, in San Juan, Puerto Rico
ML Debut: 4/17/1955
Primary Position: Right Fielder
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 21
Played For: Pittsburgh Pirates (1955-1972)
Post-Season: 1960 World Series, 1970 NLCS, 1971 NLCS, 1971
World Series, 1972 NLCS
Awards: All-Star (15): 1960-67, 1969-72; National League MVP
1966; Gold Glove (12): 1961-1972; 1971 World Series MVP
Bio
Roberto Clemente Walker's pride and humanitarianism won him
universal admiration. Despite an unorthodox batting style, the
Pirates' great won four batting crowns and amassed 3,000 hits. He
was equally brilliant in right field, where he displayed a precise
and powerful arm. Clemente earned National League MVP honors in
1966, but achieved his greatest fame in the 1971 World Series, when
he batted .414. Tragically, Clemente's life ended at age 38 - the
victim of a plane crash while flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan
earthquake victims.
Quote
"Some right fielders have rifles for arms, but he had a
howitzer."
— Tim McCarver
Did You Know... that Roberto Clemente earned 12
consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his excellence in the outfield? |
