Roberto Clemente Baseball's Humanitarian Hero |
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Author:
| Marquez, Heron |
Series title: | Trailblazer Biography Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57505-767-5 |
Publication Date: | May 2005 |
Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $30.60 |
Book Description:
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During the 1960s, Roberto Clemente, called The Great One by the people of Pittsburgh, made history as the greatest baseball player to come out of Puerto Rico. He faced discrimination and hardship, yet through his amazing talent and commitment to helping others became a national hero. This account follows his career from his Puerto Rican roots to his tragic death while attempting to take clothing and supplies to Nicaragua.
During the 1960s, Roberto Clemente, called The Great One by the people of Pittsburgh, made history as the greatest baseball player to come out of Puerto Rico. He faced discrimination and hardship, yet through his amazing talent and commitment to helping others became a national hero. This account follows his career from his Puerto Rican roots to his tragic death while attempting to take clothing and supplies to Nicaragua.