Robert Clemente By: Eric Y. By hulstromk8 Apr 18, 1934 Born Roberto Clemente was born August 18, 1934. Apr 25, 1953 Contract Roberto signed a contract with the team but he never played on the team. Apr 25, 1960 Pirates Roberto played 17 seasons with the Pirates. Apr 25, 1972 A hero Roberto Celemente was a hero off and on the filed.