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the birth of "The Great One"
Roberto Clemente was born in Barrio San Anton in Carolina,Puerto Rico. -
tryout camp
Roberto was spotted by a scout from the professional hardball team in the Puerto Rican town of Santurce. -
contracted to play in Professional Baseball League of Puerto Rico
Roberto was offered a contract with the Santurce Crabbers of the LBBPR. -
became Pittsburgh Pirates player
He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Piratesn and started as their right fielder. -
first World Series
In the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto won ihis first World Series. -
marriage
Clemente married Vera Zabala in the church of San Fernando in Carolina . -
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second World Series
Roberto helped the Pittsburgh Pirates taking 3 out of 4 from the San Francisco Giants in the 1971 National League Championship Series -
last appearance for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Roberto's last last appearance for the Pittsburgh Pirates. -
second World Series
Roberto helped the Pittsburgh Pirates taking 3 out of 4 from the San Francisco Giants in the 1971 National League Championship Series -
delivery of food suppies to Nicaragua
Nicaragua earthquake killed thousands of people. -
plane crashed in Puerto Rico bound for Nicaragua
After takeoff, the plane crashed. Roberto was only 38 years old. -
the Congressional Medal of Honor
The U.S. Congress awarded Roberto the Congressional Medal of Honor. -
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1934 - 1972
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statue of Roberto Clemente in PNC Park
The Pirates built a statue in memory of Roberto Clemente outside at the PNC Park.
