Timeline: Roberto Clemente via Sam H.2

Aug 18, 1934

Birth of a Legend

Roberto Clemente Walker was born on August 18, 1934 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He was born to Melchor and Luisa Clemente. He had one sister and three brothers.

Period: Aug 18, 1934 to Dec 31, 1972

Roberto Clemente's Life

roberto had a short life time but, It had a great impact on the world today.

Aug 10, 1943

Patience is Key

Roberto wanted a bike for his birthday but his dad told him to earn it. He lugged a heavy metal milk can half a mile, to and from a general store for a neighbor for pennies a day. It took him three years to save $27 for a used bike.

Mar 1, 1952

What a bummer

Roberto Clemente got benched for the whole season while playing for the Santurce Crabbers. The coach knew he was good but thought he was too young.

Feb 19, 1954

Was it the right decision... I think so!

Roberto Clemente signed his first contract with a minor league team. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Nov 22, 1954

Who wouldn't want him?

Roberto Clemente was the number one draft pick for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This was a huge accomplishment for him.

Apr 17, 1955

The start of a legacy

Roberto played his first major league game. It was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955.

Nov 14, 1964

Aww, How Cute

Roberto got married! He married Vera Zabala in Carolina, Puerto Rico. They eventually had three sons.

Aug 17, 1965

Is it a Boy or a Girl?

Vera Zabala had a son. They named him Roberto Jr. They were proud new parents.

Jul 13, 1966

What a cute baby!

Vera Zabala gave birth to another boy. They named him Luis Roberto.

Nov 17, 1966

Way To Go Roberto!

Roberto was a great baseball player. Everyone knew it. On this day he got voted league MVP!

Oct 9, 1971

Go Bucs!

The Pittsburgh Pirates played the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series. The Pirates went on to win the Series. Roberto won the MVP award for the Series with a .414 batting average.

Sep 30, 1972

Go Roberto Go

The Pirates were playing the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium. Roberto went up to bat against J. Matlack, the Mets' pitcher. He got his 3,000 hit. It was a double.

Dec 31, 1972

We'll Never Forget You Roberto!

Roberto was taking much needed supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. It was a dreary day. Robert went anyway. Sadly, that was his last day. Roberto passed away.

Dec 31, 1972

What? He Got These!

Roberto had some great stats. He had a .317 overall batting average, 1,416 runs, 3,000 hits, 240 home runs, 1,305 RBI's, 83 stolen bases, 12 Gold Glove awards, 3 MVP awards, and he went to 2 World Series!