Roberto Clemente

the birth of "The Great One"

Aug 18, 1934

Roberto Clemente was born in Barrio San Anton in Carolina,Puerto Rico.

tryout camp

Jul 1, 1952

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

Oct 9, 1952

Roberto was offered a contract with the Santurce Crabbers of the LBBPR.

became Pittsburgh Pirates player

Apr 17, 1955

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Piratesn and started as their right fielder.

first World Series

Aug 26, 1960

In the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto won ihis first World Series.

marriage

Nov 14, 1964

Clemente married Vera Zabala in the church of San Fernando in Carolina .

second World Series

Period: Oct 9, 1971 to Oct 17, 1971

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

Oct 3, 1972

Roberto's last last appearance for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

second World Series

Oct 9, 1972

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

Dec 23, 1972

Nicaragua earthquake killed thousands of people.

plane crashed in Puerto Rico bound for Nicaragua

Dec 31, 1972

After takeoff, the plane crashed. Roberto was only 38 years old.

the Congressional Medal of Honor

Aug 26, 1973

The U.S. Congress awarded Roberto the Congressional Medal of Honor.

1934 - 1972

Period: Mar 1, 2001 to Mar 31, 2001

Highlights of Roberto Clemente

statue of Roberto Clemente in PNC Park

Mar 31, 2001

The Pirates built a statue in memory of Roberto Clemente outside at the PNC Park.