All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Author of. In the off-season, Clemente returned to his homeland, playing winter baseball in the Puerto Rican League, providing baseball clinics to young players, and spending time with his family. Roberto Clemente is remembered today as one of the game's best all-around right fielders, with one of the best arms in baseball.    vs. BRO 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life. Pittsburgh, which had finished last in the National League in 1954, selected him; Clemente made his major league debut on April 1, 1955, and spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He He led the National League in batting four times during the 1960s and starred in the 1971 World Series. © 2020 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. Omissions? Exceeded rookie limits during 1955 season, View Player Bio Find out more. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Roberto Clemente, in full Roberto Clemente Walker, (born August 18, 1934, Carolina, Puerto Rico—died December 31, 1972, San Juan), professional baseball player who was an idol in his native Puerto Rico and one of the first Latin American baseball stars in the United States (see also Sidebar: Latin Americans in Major League Baseball). The following year, he led the National League Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1955 season Full Name: Roberto Clemente Nicknames: Arriba or The Great One. Clemente hit an impressive .311 in 1956, but he struggled with injuries and the language barrier early in his career. Rookie Status: Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. In 1972 Clemente got his 3,000th base hit on his very last at bat as a player. Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (Carolina, Puerto Rico; 25 de octubre de 1934 - ibíd. Roberto Clemente, the great Puerto Rican Hall of Fame baseball star, who is known for his community work as well as his athletic prowess, is honored … He won three more batting titles and twice led the league in ; 31 de diciembre de 1972) fue un jugador profesional de béisbol puertorriqueño. All rights reserved. August 18, 1934 Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. The next year he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Shortly after takeoff from the San Juan airport on December 31, 1972, the plane crashed, killing Clemente. A collage of Roberto Clemente artifacts retained … The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses, Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Who has the all-time most career Major League Baseball innings pitched with 7,356, a record that many observers consider to be unbreakable? Relatives: Uncle of Edgard Clemente… Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan established records with his 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters during his 27-year Major League Baseball career. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin. Clemente was originally signed to a professional contract by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Although the media tried to call him “Bob” or “Bobby” and many of his baseball cards use “Bob,” Clemente explicitly rejected those nicknames, stating in no uncertain terms that his name was Roberto. Baseball legend Joe DiMaggio set a record with his 56-game hitting streak in 1941 and won nine World Series titles during his 13 years with the New York Yankees. in Carolina, Puerto Rico Roberto Clemente played with the Brooklyn Dodgers' minor league team before making his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955. (Age 20-242d, Renowned for his humanitarian work, he died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, en route to bringing much-needed supplies to survivors of an earthquake in Nicaragua. A trailblazing player in the Negro Leagues, baseball pitcher Satchel Paige also became the oldest rookie in Major League history and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. Off the field, Clemente was described as a quiet gentleman. His outstanding arm was perhaps his greatest physical asset.    vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. He won 12 Gold Gloves, the award given to the best fielding player in each position in the league. At the time, only 10 other players had reached this mark. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! He was given a $10,000 bonus—very high by the standards of the times—but was sent to the minor leagues for the 1954 season. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Only in 2000 was it changed to its proper Latin American form, Roberto Clemente Walker. He signed a deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers and played with their minor league team, the Montreal Royals, for a season. (Age 38-046d) Near the end of his career, Clemente commented, “My greatest satisfaction comes from helping to erase the old opinion about Latin Americans and Blacks.” A close friend of Clemente’s, Spanish-language sportscaster Luis Mayoral, added, “Roberto Clemente was to Latinos what Jackie Robinson was to Black baseball players. View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. He became the first Latino inducted into the Hall. Baseball icon Babe Ruth set numerous records as a pitcher and slugging outfielder. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán won world championships in four weight divisions but is best remembered for his "no más" loss to Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980. Join our linker program. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. December 31, 1972 with a .351 average, slugged 23 homers and won his first of 12 consecutive Gold Glove Awards for fielding excellence. Updates? Often referred to as "The Great One," Clemente was the first Latin American player elected to the baseball Hall of Fame. Julio C. Vizarrondo (Carolina, Puerto Rico). He was also a very good hitter, winning four National League batting titles while compiling a lifetime average of .317. Because of a major league rule that stipulated that any player given a bonus of more that $4,000 had to be kept on the major league roster for his entire first season or be subject to a draft from other clubs, the Dodgers lost Clemente. Or write about sports? As the decade progressed, Clemente established himself as one of the top all-around players in baseball. For 27 years the plaque at the National Baseball Hall of Fame read “Roberto Walker Clemente,” mistakenly placing his mother’s maiden name before his father’s surname. from the SABR BioProject, More Roberto Clemente Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, October 22, 12:56AM. Clemente married Vera Zabala in 1963, and they had three sons. became the first Hispanic player to reach 3,000 career hits. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Died at Sea, High School: Julio C. Vizarrondo (Carolina, Puerto Rico), Debut: We strive for accuracy and fairness. He was among the first five players inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1973. View Roberto Clemente's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Perhaps equally as important as Clemente’s accomplishments on the field was his role as an advocate for equitable treatment of Latin baseball players, in which he took great pride.

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