Born on August 18, 1934 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Mr. Clemente truly felt that God had meant for him to play baseball. Originally signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers, his contract was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates for $4,000 in 1954.

He not only brought the city of Pittsburgh championship baseball, but also pride and dignity in the way he carried himself and worked to expand baseball�s appeal overseas.

Mr. Clemente�s crowning moment came in the 1971 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles when he batted .414 with two homeruns, two doubles, and a triple. This performance earned him the Most Valuable Player award.

Sadly, Mr. Clemente died in a plane crash while trying to deliver humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.