Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball player |
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| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/1934 |
| Age | 38 years (died on 31, Dec, 1972) |
| Birthplace | Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Date of Death | 31/12/1972 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker |
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| Known For | Major League Baseball star and humanitarian |
| Notable Achievement | First Latin American player to reach 3,000 career hits |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Hand | Right |
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| Throwing Hand | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | High school |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Vera Clemente |
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| Marriage Date | 14/11/1964 |
Family
| Father | Melchor Clemente |
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| Mother | Luisa Walker de Clemente |
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Career
| Teams | Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Major League Debut | 1955 |
| Position | Right fielder |
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Strong arm, exceptional defense, consistent batting |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Barrio San Antón, Carolina, Puerto Rico. | |
| 2. He died in a plane crash while carrying relief supplies to Nicaragua. | |
| 3. He was the youngest of seven children. |