Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a voice for social justice. In 1934, Clemente entered the world in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a enduring mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the
How Roberto Clemente Became a Legend in the MLB
The Puerto Rican legend Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a symbol of humanitarianism. Born on August 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and would go on to leave a permanent mark on Major League Baseball and society at large. Clemente’s career began in earnest when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers’