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Who Was Roberto? a Biography of Roberto Clemente.
The sports columnist delves into Clemente's personal qualities, goals, and achievements as well as his concern for the welfare of the people of Puerto Rico
306 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1974
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May 30, 2026
I bought this book years ago at a yard sale or thrift store. It finally drew me in and I’m glad it did. This book is exceptionally well written and every page is a thoughtful collection of quotes and stories from Clemente’s life. I feel as if I know the man who loomed large over my childhood in Pittsburgh, but who I never got to see play as I was 3 years old at the time of his death.
On the day of Martin Luther King’s assassination, there was debate about cancelling the evening’s game. Clemente was asked his opinion: “If you have to ask, we do not have a great country.” Spot on.
Vin Scully: “Clemente could field a ball in Pennsylvania and throw out a runner in New York.”
Sandy Koufax: “The best way to pitch him is to roll the ball.”
Good stuff.
On the day of Martin Luther King’s assassination, there was debate about cancelling the evening’s game. Clemente was asked his opinion: “If you have to ask, we do not have a great country.” Spot on.
Vin Scully: “Clemente could field a ball in Pennsylvania and throw out a runner in New York.”
Sandy Koufax: “The best way to pitch him is to roll the ball.”
Good stuff.
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