Growing up in the Pittsburgh area and having the opportunity to attend Pirate games and watch Roberto Clemente and how he played the game was something to behold. Not only was he a superb athlete but also a great human being. We always tried to get seats along first base line or right field wether it be Forbes Field or Three Rivers stadium so we could see Clemente close. Wish we had more athletes like him to be positive role models to the youth of today.
An incredibly special human being. It’s an honor to keep his legacy alive in Pittsburgh - one the whole city takes very seriously. The name Clemente and the number 21 are almost holy to us. And maybe I’m a little biased bc I do have Puerto Rican family, but I have always felt that PGH and PR have such a strong profound connection bc of Roberto. That’s the power of sport and the mark of a great man - he made the world a little smaller. Much love from 412.
If that is why he is your favourite player, then you are racist! I hate people who are racist! Somewhere your parents lost their way, you should try to be a better person and not be the racist individual you have become
He inspired generations of Latino ball players, setting the example of, not only how the game should be played, but also how life should be lived - by giving of himself with all his heart, and genuinely caring about others. Not only caring but also having the courage to do something about the injustices he saw around him, having the willingness to help people in need even at the risk of his own life. In the way he fought racial barriers in baseball he is often compared to Jackie Robinson but in his humanitarianism and in his fight to win respect and equality for Latinos, one can also see the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Roberto Clemente. He transcended the game and will forever be a source of pride for us Puerto Riqueños.
@Rey Barreto - Well said brother. I remember seeing early media accounts of Roberto calling him “Bob” Clemente. The media didn’t want to acknowledge that he was Hispanic so they americanized his name to Bob. Glad that changed.
@@heribertoulloa7995 hermano, se que eres Dominicano y son mis mejores amigos que tengo actualmente, el béisbol no es solo dar cuadrangulares, Clemente siempre fue un jugador de 5 herramientas, más el gran ser humano que era, el mismo Alber Pujols ha dicho que Clenente es el mejor pelotero latino americano, siempre lo he dicho, la mayoría (no todos) de los peloteros de RD son unidimencionales, o es buen fielder o es buen bateador, raro que salga uno con esas 2 herramientas mínimo.
My boyhood hero. I’m 68 years old and sitting here crying like a baby. The immense talent Roberto had was only matched by his humility. So many great things in this video to comment on but I’ll keep it to just two. Everyone knows what a great hitter he was but he had, in my opinion, the best throwing arm in the game for years. The throw from right field to 3rd base on a line is incredible. His speed on the bases is also under appreciated. Loved hearing the voices of Bob Prince and Curt Gowdy. Thanks for the memories.
Listening to an audio book on him now...I remember him pretty clearly, I was 10 when the plane went down. He had just made 3000 hits previous season. Thank you!!
@@heribertoulloa7995 pujol has a entire career and clemente career was cut short when he die in his accident and still accomplish great numbers imagine if he has at least 5 or 6 more years
Just wish there was a clip of the greatest forgotten HR in major league history. The only player to hit an inside the park grand slam in the bottom of the 9th in a walk off fashion to end the game on July 25, 1956 against the Cubs.
@@heribertoulloa7995 I hate you. First of all. He is one of the few players to get 3,000 hits. Was one of the fastest players. Won 12 gold gloves two World Series. And had one of the best arms ever.
I am yankee fan and yet a baseball fan . when i saw Clemente play in 1971 I saw and became a fan,and I saw the power of Baseball # 15,# 21,# 23 are my favorites
Roberto Clemente, Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Carl Yazstremski, and the list goes on. Heads above today's players.
Roberto inspired me too. Im a white man. Iwas a kid when roberto was in his prime. Seeing these highlights, i see he was a fantastic hitter. I know he was a great humanitarian in that he was on the plane going to nicaragua to bring aid to people there when the plane crashed in the ocean. So sad. He truly was a great man!
A true 5 tool player. Not a single weakness in his game. I absolutely loved his spirit, his energy, and his homerun trot with those arms swinging out was something I emulated as a kid
I met Roberto in 1970…I don’t know how my dad arranged it but he came to see me in Waynesburg,Pa. I was 8 years young…( GOD ) dont (MAKEM ) any ( BETTER)………..❤❤❤😂😂😂🙏🏻……..
The 1950"s and 60"s GIANT'S walked the Earth . so many GREAT players ! if you were12 during any of this, like me, you KNOW this Man was one of the Tallest in EVERY way . had to crack my neck a couple times while i was typin this silly note.
He fought for Latino and Black players' rights alike in an era where racism was at its peak, he never backed down on his beliefs even though his knowledge for the English Language had his limitations. On the field he was exactly like you see in this video, a lion preying for his victims. He was a great friend, a wonderful family's man and a better citizen, he will be missed always, RIP.
my dad would tell me how he would go to forbes with his mom and watch the pirates and he told me unbelievable storys about clemente and how good he was
He could off about 12 straight pitches and then singles. I discover that he was "playing" with the pitcher as entertainment is more important than winning in his culture! Announcer Bob Prince either didn't understand this OR he kept his mouth shut!. Amazing
WGN has the tape on Clemente's home run that just missed the scoreboard at Wrigley. It was a line shot and went out at the bottom left corner. They would play it every now and then.
I saw Roberto Clemente play against the New York Giants and the New York Mets at the Polo Grounds. No one played baseball like Roberto Clemente. Hustle? He never hustled, because he always played at levels above hustle. In every moment he gave more than his all, not just to playing baseball, but to humanity. The Baseball Hall of Fame should include an annual enshrinement for players who lived up to the highest level of humanity. I can think of a few who are near Hall of Famers, but when you add their Humanity, they should be enshrined. Dominic DiMaggio was 4-F for the army, but managed to enlist into the Navy to fight against Fascism in World War Two. William Hoy, called "Dummy," was a deaf-mute who endured ridicule as a "freak," yet was perhaps the greatest defensive outfield of his time. They both belong in the Hall of Fame on their own merits, but add the Humanitarian aspect, and they Really Belong. Among recent players who had really good careers, but won't make the Hall of Fame, Curtis Granderson comes to mind, but he has dedicated himself and much of his fortune to humanitarian work. Anthony Rizzo, among current players, fall into this category. So, Baseball, let always honor Roberto Clemente by honoring those players who not only played baseball really well, but were even better at being Humans. Let's establish the annual Roberto Clemente Inductee to the Hall of Fame. Viva beisbol, and Viva Roberto Clemente para siempre!
I dont know if you just go around to various posts writing to impress and find praise to give yourself a sense of self worth... But this paragraph was truly finely written and effective in its expression. Moving. A true Tribute.
I loved that chopped ball in the 8th inning of game 7. Roberto was very fast, Skowron was very slow, it was up to Coates to cover first and cover it fast. He didn't make it, a run scored, and the next Pirate hit a 3 run homer.
Don't understand why #21 hasn't been retired from every baseball team. Clemente was the best right fielder in the history of the game. A five tool player with 3000 hits, 4 time batting champ, 15 time an all star, 12 gold gloves. A humanitarian and almost a saint that lost his precious life trying to help others. It is the greatest injustice from MLB not retiring his number. Shame on them!
my grand mother god rest her soul was a wonderful person and she took me to see the pirates play a few times when clemente played for them what a great player he was and an even better human being baseball should do the right thing by him and retire the number 21 league wide like they did jackie robinson. jackie was a great player and brave as hell but roberto gave his life to help other people that should count for something
His greatness was that he could hit any pitch, thrown anywhere, to anywhere on the field. A shift could never work on Roberto.
Growing up in the Pittsburgh area and having the opportunity to attend Pirate games and watch Roberto Clemente and how he played the game was something to behold. Not only was he a superb athlete but also a great human being. We always tried to get seats along first base line or right field wether it be Forbes Field or Three Rivers stadium so we could see Clemente close. Wish we had more athletes like him to be positive role models to the youth of today.
An incredibly special human being. It’s an honor to keep his legacy alive in Pittsburgh - one the whole city takes very seriously. The name Clemente and the number 21 are almost holy to us. And maybe I’m a little biased bc I do have Puerto Rican family, but I have always felt that PGH and PR have such a strong profound connection bc of Roberto. That’s the power of sport and the mark of a great man - he made the world a little smaller. Much love from 412.
Always will be one of the greatest players in history RIP legend. Love from USA 🇺🇸🇵🇷
My favorite player of all time I can say I watch him play in person for Against The cubs many times
Waoooh, I am so proud 🥲 of seeing him been one of the greatest ever to play the game . My chest is pounding 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 Que viva Roberto Clemente!!!
Roberto Clemente 🇵🇷🥎🏴☠️ Forever 21 🏴☠️
This was Roberto Clemente 🌎 series MVP
I’m Puerto Rican, he’s Puerto Rican that’s why he’s my favorite all time player plus he’s an MVP and in the Hall of Fame love him 🇵🇷🇵🇷❤️💙❤️💙
He’s amazing for sure, but you know there are lots of great Puerto Rican studs in mlb history! He’s still my fav too tho
@@Yeldineyintun 😃
@@Yeldineyintun Yesssir
@@latinoheat5169 ?
If that is why he is your favourite player, then you are racist! I hate people who are racist! Somewhere your parents lost their way, you should try to be a better person and not be the racist individual you have become
Great collection of clips featuring The Great One. Probably the best I have seen. Thanks.
I will never forget him. The GREAT ONE.
There is a children biography on Mr. Roberto .
I'm glad the fan know of him in 2023 and what a great baseball player he was and has the best record ever, bravo 👏👏👏
Roberto Clemente will live forever because he was not only a great ballplayer but a great human being .
A great ball player and even greater humanitarian ❤
He inspired generations of Latino ball players, setting the example of, not only how the game should be played, but also how life should be lived - by giving of himself with all his heart, and genuinely caring about others. Not only caring but also having the courage to do something about the injustices he saw around him, having the willingness to help people in need even at the risk of his own life. In the way he fought racial barriers in baseball he is often compared to Jackie Robinson but in his humanitarianism and in his fight to win respect and equality for Latinos, one can also see the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Roberto Clemente. He transcended the game and will forever be a source of pride for us Puerto Riqueños.
@Rey Barreto - Well said brother. I remember seeing early media accounts of Roberto calling him “Bob” Clemente. The media didn’t want to acknowledge that he was Hispanic so they americanized his name to Bob. Glad that changed.
He inspired Black People as well.
The greatest MLB player that latin america produced.
I believe so. At the very least he was the first all time great. Everything he did would translate well to today’s game.
Who got better numbers Clemente or Pujols
@@heribertoulloa7995 is not about the number's homie, Clemente a total 5 tool player, Pujols, a great hitter, that's about it.
@@JediGamingX but Clemente only 13 home run for 162 games and only 8 stolen bases for 162 games and you say Clemente 5 overall 🤣
@@heribertoulloa7995 hermano, se que eres Dominicano y son mis mejores amigos que tengo actualmente, el béisbol no es solo dar cuadrangulares, Clemente siempre fue un jugador de 5 herramientas, más el gran ser humano que era, el mismo Alber Pujols ha dicho que Clenente es el mejor pelotero latino americano, siempre lo he dicho, la mayoría (no todos) de los peloteros de RD son unidimencionales, o es buen fielder o es buen bateador, raro que salga uno con esas 2 herramientas mínimo.
My boyhood hero. I’m 68 years old and sitting here crying like a baby. The immense talent Roberto had was only matched by his humility. So many great things in this video to comment on but I’ll keep it to just two. Everyone knows what a great hitter he was but he had, in my opinion, the best throwing arm in the game for years. The throw from right field to 3rd base on a line is incredible. His speed on the bases is also under appreciated. Loved hearing the voices of Bob Prince and Curt Gowdy. Thanks for the memories.
Listening to an audio book on him now...I remember him pretty clearly, I was 10 when the plane went down. He had just made 3000 hits previous season. Thank you!!
I read his story to my students during our Reading class just a couple of weeks ago.
@@ciaossu9183 Great read.
The greatest baseball player of all time.🐏.#21🙏❤
8th or 9th best player
@@billysikes1374wrong
All around…probably so!
Who got better numbers Clemente or Pujols
@@heribertoulloa7995 pujol has a entire career and clemente career was cut short when he die in his accident and still accomplish great numbers imagine if he has at least 5 or 6 more years
A great player and a great humanitarian, you are missed.
Just wish there was a clip of the greatest forgotten HR in major league history. The only player to hit an inside the park grand slam in the bottom of the 9th in a walk off fashion to end the game on July 25, 1956 against the Cubs.
Or how about he almost hit the scoreboard in Wrigley? Closest ever to do it in a game.
Only 13 home run for 162 games that no good only 8 stolen bases for 162 games that not good
@@heribertoulloa7995 I hate you. First of all. He is one of the few players to get 3,000 hits. Was one of the fastest players. Won 12 gold gloves two World Series. And had one of the best arms ever.
I remember the announcers talking about him. Clemente is standing at the plate. They said "You know - he just looks like a great baseball player!"
As a boy I had two heroes: Roberto Clemente, and Sandy Koufax. What a time it was!
WOW half a century ago. Those times are a part of the deep past now. Only in the history books and primary sources such as yourself.
Me too…
I was born in the 90s and I grew up idolizing both
@@failyourwaytothetop 4/30/23. That "deep past" seems so recent to me. But then, I'm old. (#21 forever!)
@@rocknrallsoul94rockero4
That's a stellar duo-- a very very high standard.
What an athlete,i could watch him forever new he loved the game.
Beautiful highlights of a truly amazing player and man
"The Roberto Clemente Award, Character on and off the field."
I am yankee fan and yet a baseball fan . when i saw Clemente play in 1971 I saw and became a fan,and I saw the power of Baseball # 15,# 21,# 23 are my favorites
Gone too soon....one of my favorites and underrated when you consider everything
Roberto Clemente, Henry Aaron, Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Carl Yazstremski, and the list goes on. Heads above today's players.
kershaw?
@@jnthxn_Albert pujols the best Latino with the best numbers on baseball history looks google
Roberto inspired me too. Im a white man. Iwas a kid when roberto was in his prime. Seeing these highlights, i see he was a fantastic hitter. I know he was a great humanitarian in that he was on the plane going to nicaragua to bring aid to people there when the plane crashed in the ocean. So sad. He truly was a great man!
Roberto Clemente was a great player and a great athlete.
He gave it All to the game, you can see in these videos...And at the End he gave his life for a just cause...That was Roberto Clemente legacy!
I wish I could’ve seen him play irl because what a legend! Not to mention a great person!
Clemente was the goat of baseball in his era. A wonderful player that did everything.
and always at 110%
A true 5 tool player. Not a single weakness in his game. I absolutely loved his spirit, his energy, and his homerun trot with those arms swinging out was something I emulated as a kid
@@Mark-sj3xb Clemente only 13 home runs for 162 games and only 8 stolen bases in 162 games that not good
This was great. Loved the old school footage.
Lots of clips I had never seen before, Thank You, Blessings from San Juan PR.🇵🇷
Went to Puerto Rico recently he was so great
Thank you for this video compilation. 🤗💚
He played like he was on fire
Some of the footage I haven't seen before, but all of it is great, thanks. I also have to say I never get tired of watching the great ones highlights.
I met Roberto in 1970…I don’t know how my dad arranged it but he came to see me in Waynesburg,Pa. I was 8 years young…( GOD ) dont (MAKEM ) any ( BETTER)………..❤❤❤😂😂😂🙏🏻……..
It's good to hear the Gunner make the calls.
I was present at 3 rivers stadium the day Roberto got his 3000th hit and final hit……😭😭😭💕💕💕🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Me Puerto Rican we won number 21 retirement nobody use that number never❤❤🇵🇷👍
The Great Roberto Clemente
Qué grande ese Boricua-estamos agradecidos de tus hazañas.
The best orgullo boricua❤❤
El Gran Roberto Clemente un idolo, una gran persona.
Un honor verlo en vivo
El mejor de todos lo tiempo...roberto vivira por siempre
Tony Perez, Roberto Clemente , clutch baseball players of the 60s .
My dad met Roberto Clemente in Puerto Rico when he worked at a Tasty Freeze
Roberto stands alone but brought with him Willie Stargell and so much more gracias
Semper fi Roberto, one of the greats
Roberto is the man he will always be the best!!! !!!!!!!!!!
The 1950"s and 60"s GIANT'S walked the Earth . so many GREAT players ! if you were12 during any of this, like me, you KNOW this Man was one of the Tallest in EVERY way . had to crack my neck a couple times while i was typin this silly note.
Ok...the cracking neck comment is a reference to your old vessels worn condition?
Thanks for sharing.
He is the all time greatest!
He fought for Latino and Black players' rights alike in an era where racism was at its peak, he never backed down on his beliefs even though his knowledge for the English Language had his limitations.
On the field he was exactly like you see in this video, a lion preying for his victims.
He was a great friend, a wonderful family's man and a better citizen, he will be missed always, RIP.
I grew up in Pittsburgh and watched him play , very lucky to see
My childhood hero! Thank you so much.
la leyenda 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏
Roberto remains my alltime favorite. Like many other Pittsburgh kids, I modeled my baseball around him.
my dad would tell me how he would go to forbes with his mom and watch the pirates and he told me unbelievable storys about clemente and how good he was
One of the best mlb players to ever play for the pirates. The late great Roberto clemente.
People always say hi was the Greatest Latino player , there wrong he was the Greatest period ☝️
Top 10 Best Mlb ⚾ of all Times. No 21 Immortal Roberto Clemente
They are wrong!
He sure was one of the best!
I used to go see him at Shea Stadium against the Mets as often as I could.
@@ManuelGuzman067 quien es mejor compara los números Clemente o pujols
Orgullo de PR...Qepd El mejor pelotero latino de todos los tiempos.🇵🇷💪⚾️
Pujols
Puerto Rican for life family from Bayamon and San Juan Clemente the greatest ever
My all time favorite baseball player and just a really great God loving Man
He could off about 12 straight pitches and then singles. I discover that he was "playing" with the pitcher as entertainment is more important than winning in his culture! Announcer Bob Prince either didn't understand this OR he kept his mouth shut!. Amazing
He just too good 😤
The Great One.....Roberto Clemente!!! ⚾
A God unto outfielders.
WGN has the tape on Clemente's home run that just missed the scoreboard at Wrigley. It was a line shot and went out at the bottom left corner. They would play it every now and then.
I have my Roberto Clemente Weaties box framed and in my bar!
Clemente The best Right Field..Ever!!
One of the purest hitters of all time.
It's crazy to stand up slide just to stop yourself after rounding first! What an athlete.
I saw Roberto Clemente play against the New York Giants and the New York Mets at the Polo Grounds. No one played baseball like Roberto Clemente. Hustle? He never hustled, because he always played at levels above hustle. In every moment he gave more than his all, not just to playing baseball, but to humanity. The Baseball Hall of Fame should include an annual enshrinement for players who lived up to the highest level of humanity. I can think of a few who are near Hall of Famers, but when you add their Humanity, they should be enshrined. Dominic DiMaggio was 4-F for the army, but managed to enlist into the Navy to fight against Fascism in World War Two. William Hoy, called "Dummy," was a deaf-mute who endured ridicule as a "freak," yet was perhaps the greatest defensive outfield of his time. They both belong in the Hall of Fame on their own merits, but add the Humanitarian aspect, and they Really Belong. Among recent players who had really good careers, but won't make the Hall of Fame, Curtis Granderson comes to mind, but he has dedicated himself and much of his fortune to humanitarian work. Anthony Rizzo, among current players, fall into this category. So, Baseball, let always honor Roberto Clemente by honoring those players who not only played baseball really well, but were even better at being Humans. Let's establish the annual Roberto Clemente Inductee to the Hall of Fame. Viva beisbol, and Viva Roberto Clemente para siempre!
I dont know if you just go around to various posts writing to impress and find praise to give yourself a sense of self worth...
But this paragraph was truly finely written and effective in its expression.
Moving.
A true Tribute.
Watching that clip of his 3000th hit is so bittersweet.
Retire 21!
My Dad's Favorite Player 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
El mejor de todos los tiempos los demás son los demás.
El mejor es pujols
And to think that his last hit was his 3,000
At 4:59 is one of the few if not the only time Clemente wore a batting glove.
I loved that chopped ball in the 8th inning of game 7. Roberto was very fast, Skowron was very slow, it was up to Coates to cover first and cover it fast. He didn't make it, a run scored, and the next Pirate hit a 3 run homer.
was that bob robertson who the third base coach signalled to bunt but he let loose anyway?
なるほど、語り継がれるライトの名手。三塁への機敏で正確なスロー。塀際からの超ロングスロー！イチローとそっくりの逆シングルのスライディングキャッチ。そして最後のシーンの3000本安打が、文字通りのラストになろうとは.....
Don't understand why #21 hasn't been retired from every baseball team. Clemente was the best right fielder in the history of the game. A five tool player with 3000 hits, 4 time batting champ, 15 time an all star, 12 gold gloves. A humanitarian and almost a saint that lost his precious life trying to help others. It is the greatest injustice from MLB not retiring his number. Shame on them!
His perfomance in the 71 series was dominant
Clemente Nuff Said.
The names in the outfield on opposing teams Frank Robinson , Hank Aaron , Mickey Mantle
How can you hit so well hitting from your leading foot?
Canon for an arm
Did you see that Canon in 7:59. Wow, awesome Canon. Roberto will get you out.
Único Roberto clemente el cometa de Carolina Puerto Rico mi ídolo de siempre
El mejor nadie lo supera
Pujols
Boricua all day mayne proud to be puerto rican 🇵🇷
Love Roberto . Top 5 of All Time
No
@@heribertoulloa7995 No ? Yes top 5 of All Time , Mays , Ruth, Aaron , Mantle and Roberto
Greatest player ever. Idc what you guys say. Best all around player ever.
Watching Clemente uncork that cannon of his gives me the chills.
All I gotta say is ….🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
The all time greatest!!
my grand mother god rest her soul was a wonderful person and she took me to see the pirates play a few times when clemente played for them what a great player he was and an even better human being baseball should do the right thing by him and retire the number 21 league wide like they did jackie robinson. jackie was a great player and brave as hell but roberto gave his life to help other people that should count for something
I have Bing Crosby's personal subscription issue of Clemente's only Sports Illustrated cover from '67.
thak you