* Happy birthday, Roberto Clemente

August 18, 2008

The Hall of Famer, both as a ballplayer and humanitarian, would have been an unbelievable 74 today.

As is the case for many such inspirational icons, the books are split between books for adults and and juveniles. Clemente is important on many levels: as an elite athlete, as a role model for kids, and as a symbol of pride for the Hispanic community. Much like Jackie Robinson, Clemente was the target of racism. Some might consider his burden was somewhat greater because of the language barrier. It was not uncommon for sportswriters to convey his quotes in the vernacular, such as “I get the beeg heet.”

The Amazon Report on Roberto Clemente:

Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball’s Last Hero

Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pride of Puerto Rico: The Life of Roberto Clemente

Clemente!

Remember Roberto: Clemente Recalled By Teammates, Family, Friends and Fans (All-Star Edition of Pittsbugh Proud Series)

The last hours of Roberto Clemente

21 (Roberto Clemente)

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