Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary MLB icon, but also a voice for social justice. 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. The Brooklyn Dodgers initially signed Clemente to a minor league contract in 1954. However, the Pittsburgh Pirate

Roberto Clemente was not only an extraordinary baseball player, but also a humanitarian force. 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. In 1954, Clemente started his journey with the Dodgers' farm system. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates w