MFR. Sometime in the late 60s, I attended an All Star Game with my grandparents in Hiram Bithorn stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was 7 or 8 years of age at the time, and played both basketball and baseball for the local district of Rio Piedras. That evening, we had VIP seating’s on top of the home team dugout near first base. My grandmother brought along her hand radio and sewing knits. After nine innings of play, the game concluded, and the visiting team won the game by two runs - it was tied in the 8th, but the visiting team clocked a homer with one runner on base. After the game was over, players from both teams came over to visit with fans at random signing baseballs and caps - it was hilarious. All of a sudden, my grandparents were chatting with Roberto in uniform. Roberto was signing a ball to my grandmother - she´s a huge fan of Santurce´s Cangrejeros. She personally introduced me to Clemente, while I was holding a huge paper cup of soda, ¨this is my grandson Luisito and he plays ball.¨ To make a story short, Roberto took off his game jersey and signed it, No. 21, ¨To Luisito from his friend Roberto!¨ Needless to say, that same jersey smelled like dog poop, but I relished the moment nonetheless. After some 50 years plus, I have that same jersey today in my studio sealed in wood and glass. I also have in my custody, our grandmother´s ball with Roberto´s signature. It´s not for sale! I also have the privilege of owning a baseball bat, a cap, a pair of cleats and socks, from Roberto with his signature. God is good. My own father explained the incident in great details when Roberto flew to Nicaragua - he was both a fighter and commercial pilot en Isla Grande at the time. Amen.
I was 11 YO and a Mets fan but of course I loved all the players of the 70's. What a treasure and an honor to watch these men play the greatest game ever!
Clemente is THE greatest player ever look who he defeated on that Yankees team. 5 Hall of Famers like Berra, Ford, Stengal, Maris and Mantel. Pirates only had Clemente and Maz as Hall of Famers. Mays said out of his own mouth Clemente is the Best Player he ever saw next to himself. Clemente was already known as the best right fielder ever. He was called the great one for a reason and broke Bad Bob Gibson leg. Clemente hurt with a come backer Baltimore also had many Hall of Famers as well but Clemente beat them.
The Great One accolade given to him I believe in Pittsburg , is about the correct one , he had to deal not only with the fact that he was black , he was black hispanic and the constant mocking from the sport writers , and still when he took that field it was artistry in motion to all of us that had the honor to see this extraordinary human being and I say human being and not player because even bigger than life out of the field with the poor , the marginalized and all of those in need , to the point that he was aware the day of his tragic day that something bad was going to happen but he still said I am going on that plane and I will make sure that this aid gets to the people that is intended for the poor that lost all on that terrible earthquake in Managua, his last act of compassion , and we have a saying in Puerto Rico , that goes , He was so great of a human being that even the Ocean kept him for her on his hometown because the airport in PR is in his hometown, yes it has been many years since his death shattered many lives to include mine at 11 years old playing little league that even today I see all this documentaries and tears still comes out of my eyes just remembering the news on that fateful night .
He was not black!!!!! He was Puerto Rican we are not black we are Atlantic Islanders. No such thing as black hispanic. We dont use the white term hispanic thats what they call Mexicans .. Puerto Ricans Bordequa are Latino. Stop disrespecting my race and culture we are not black just bcos he was dark skinned he himself would tell you he is not black.. He is Puerto Rican
If thats so how u say he black ive never heard any puerto rican say he black. We are latinos and it sounds like you are bordequa you should know we are not black.
If he had Aaron or Mays power he would've hands down been considered the Greatest player of All-time. But he was still SPECIAL as a player and a true Humanitarian.
Maybe those who discriminated against him, and do it about other from the island don't know that the tiny island contributes with billions of dollars to the USA treasury annually, what their countries of origin do not do. The USA Treasury: The recent economic crisis on the island has put a huge dent in the federal tax revenue collected from Puerto Rico, but it still added up to $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2016. That's not much less than some states where residents do pay full income tax: Vermont and Wyoming paid $4.5 billion in federal taxes that year._ Do their country contribute to the USA? We don't think so. Does the USA give anything for free to the island? We don't think so. The island helps support the USA, not the other way around.
MFR. Sometime in the late 60s, I attended an All Star Game with my grandparents in Hiram Bithorn stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was 7 or 8 years of age at the time, and played both basketball and baseball for the local district of Rio Piedras. That evening, we had VIP seating’s on top of the home team dugout near first base. My grandmother brought along her hand radio and sewing knits. After nine innings of play, the game concluded, and the visiting team won the game by two runs - it was tied in the 8th, but the visiting team clocked a homer with one runner on base. After the game was over, players from both teams came over to visit with fans at random signing baseballs and caps - it was hilarious. All of a sudden, my grandparents were chatting with Roberto in uniform. Roberto was signing a ball to my grandmother - she´s a huge fan of Santurce´s Cangrejeros. She personally introduced me to Clemente, while I was holding a huge paper cup of soda, ¨this is my grandson Luisito and he plays ball.¨ To make a story short, Roberto took off his game jersey and signed it, No. 21, ¨To Luisito from his friend Roberto!¨ Needless to say, that same jersey smelled like dog poop, but I relished the moment nonetheless. After some 50 years plus, I have that same jersey today in my studio sealed in wood and glass. I also have in my custody, our grandmother´s ball with Roberto´s signature. It´s not for sale! I also have the privilege of owning a baseball bat, a cap, a pair of cleats and socks, from Roberto with his signature. God is good. My own father explained the incident in great details when Roberto flew to Nicaragua - he was both a fighter and commercial pilot en Isla Grande at the time. Amen.
Nuestro Campeón!! Lo Recordaremos por Siempre!! ❤️🙏🏽
I was 9 on New Year's Eve 1972 and remember so well, because HE was my favorite MLB player ! .......so tragic .
I was 11. Same
The most complete player ever hands down and a class act
Beautiful tribute to puerto rican ⚾ legend hero amazing human being roberto clemente walker rip 🌹
my god..that throw from the warning track....its not human
Clemente great ball player best arm ive ever seen
I was 11 YO and a Mets fan but of course I loved all the players of the 70's. What a treasure and an honor to watch these men play the greatest game ever!
El mejor de todos los Tiempos!!
QDP
El mejor de todos los tiempos!
The inmortal #21 forever the best latino player Clemente 3000 hits we Miss you
RIP, Bob Friend.
5 tool guy who can be considered one of the greatest players of all time
the great one!
THE GREAT CLEMENTE
Clemente is THE greatest player ever look who he defeated on that Yankees team. 5 Hall of Famers like Berra, Ford, Stengal, Maris and Mantel. Pirates only had Clemente and Maz as Hall of Famers. Mays said out of his own mouth Clemente is the Best Player he ever saw next to himself. Clemente was already known as the best right fielder ever. He was called the great one for a reason and broke Bad Bob Gibson leg. Clemente hurt with a come backer Baltimore also had many Hall of Famers as well but Clemente beat them.
Too think Arod cheated with steroids too get his fake 3000 hits . 👎
1:13 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷31:05 That was a nice throw from Roberto Clemente. 50:53 😢😢😢😢52:11 MLB Logo
The Great One accolade given to him I believe in Pittsburg , is about the correct one , he had to deal not only with the fact that he was black , he was black hispanic and the constant mocking from the sport writers , and still when he took that field it was artistry in motion to all of us that had the honor to see this extraordinary human being and I say human being and not player because even bigger than life out of the field with the poor , the marginalized and all of those in need , to the point that he was aware the day of his tragic day that something bad was going to happen but he still said I am going on that plane and I will make sure that this aid gets to the people that is intended for the poor that lost all on that terrible earthquake in Managua, his last act of compassion , and we have a saying in Puerto Rico , that goes , He was so great of a human being that even the Ocean kept him for her on his hometown because the airport in PR is in his hometown, yes it has been many years since his death shattered many lives to include mine at 11 years old playing little league that even today I see all this documentaries and tears still comes out of my eyes just remembering the news on that fateful night .
He was not black!!!!! He was Puerto Rican we are not black we are Atlantic Islanders. No such thing as black hispanic. We dont use the white term hispanic thats what they call Mexicans .. Puerto Ricans Bordequa are Latino. Stop disrespecting my race and culture we are not black just bcos he was dark skinned he himself would tell you he is not black.. He is Puerto Rican
If thats so how u say he black ive never heard any puerto rican say he black. We are latinos and it sounds like you are bordequa you should know we are not black.
@@sactownsteelers6748 he said it in an interview. Look it up on youtube you dipwad and stop using our culture as a way to be a jackass. Ok
If he had Aaron or Mays power he would've hands down been considered the Greatest player of All-time. But he was still SPECIAL as a player and a true Humanitarian.
Roberto Clemente is right up there with aaron and mays top ⚾ player Best pirates player for sure
Maybe those who discriminated against him, and do it about other from the island don't know that the tiny island contributes with billions of dollars to the USA treasury annually, what their countries of origin do not do.
The USA Treasury:
The recent economic crisis on the island has put a huge dent in the federal tax revenue collected from Puerto Rico, but it still added up to $3.6 billion in fiscal year 2016. That's not much less than some states where residents do pay full income tax: Vermont and Wyoming paid $4.5 billion in federal taxes that year._
Do their country contribute to the USA? We don't think so. Does the USA give anything for free to the island? We don't think so. The island helps support the USA, not the other way around.
2:17 - 2:20...That's the Cuban flag,actually where Puerto Rico got their current flag from.Just switched red to blue and blue to red.
Whoopie freaking doo. Here’s a dog biscuit for you. This is a tribute to Clemente not about flags . Smh
Cuba sorry to say has no legend in mlb .thats puerto ricos roberto clemente
Who really cares about the Cuban flag
Racism was then just as today plus being a black Puerto Rican