Roberto Clemente

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Roberto Clemente - An MVP - Most Valuable Player - On and Off the Field

Roberto Clemente is a baseball legend. But, he was more than just a great player. He was always helping people by sharing his time, energy, and money. Sadly, Roberto lost his life in an airplane crash when he was on his way to deliver food and medicine to earthquake victims in another country. We remember Roberto for his never-ending spirit of HELPFULNESS.

Quotes:

"Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth."

"I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all he had to give."

"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth."

"Why does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow's game."

Aug 18, 1934 - Dec 31, 1972

Virtue: Helpfulness

What can you do to assist someone in a way that really helps?

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Trading Card

Real American Heroes trading card of hero Roberto Clemente and virtue Helpfulness, back side

Production Information

Card #25 of 25

# of Cards Printed = 1878

Diamond = 99

Ruby = 185

Emerald = 287

Sapphire = 376

Topaz = 931

# of Productions = 14

First Printing = 2007-05-30

# of Editions = 1

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Fun Facts

In addition to playing baseball during high school, he pursued track and javelin, throwing to the extent that he was considered a potential Olympic competitor.
His entry into the sport of baseball occurred when local businessman Roberto Marin spotted the fourteen year old whacking tin cans in 1948.
Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit came on September 30, 1972, and it was to be his last.
Citizens asked Roberto to run for Mayor of San Juan, Puerto, Rico.
... additional facts are listed on the Roberto Clemente trading card

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Links

Excerpt from 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet - (in PDF format)

http://www.heroes4us.com/pdfs/samplepage.pdf

Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente - His story is a study in character and drive and the ascendancy of man to myth. It provides a unique glimpse into the America of his time, the game known as “America’s Pastime,” and the heroism that transcends both.

http://www.robertoclemente.si.edu/english/index.htm

Roberto Clemente - Latino Legends in Sports

http://www.latinosportslegends.com/clemente.htm

Multimedia Biography - Harcourt - Roberto Walker Clemente's greatest love was baseball. His accomplishments both on and off the field have made him a legend all over the world.

http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/biographies/clemente/

Hall of Fame Plaque

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/plaques/Clemente_Roberto.htm

Biography and Batting Record - HickokSports.com

http://www.hickoksports.com/biograph/clemente.shtml

The Roberto Clemente Award - The official site of Major League Baseball

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/clemente.jsp

Online Encyclopedia - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto_Clemente

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