Roberto Clemente from A Major League Tryout in Puerto Rico to Hit #3,000 in Pittsburgh as the Greatest Pirate Right Fielder.

Roberto Clemente at Brooklyn Dodgers tryouts in September 1952. This picture was taken by a bystander.

Roberto’s presence at the tryout demonstrates his perseverance to excel and self-discipline to perform at a young age.

Roberto’s drive to excel and his self-less pride enabled him to overcome many barriers, trials, and tribulations. A “payoff” from his fortitude is evidenced by the umpire handing him Hit #3,000 on September 30, 1972 at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA. Roberto knew that he could achieve his goals if he believed he could and that he had to correct his shortcomings to reach them. In his youth, he often wrote his shortcomings on the inside of his forearm and updated this “list” when he overcame them.
Roberto “saw” his achievements as examples for others to follow, especially future Latin ballplayers. He was aware that the what, the how and the why he did “things” on and off the field were an example for his family, friends, teammates and countrymen to follow. He GAVE his “best” not to feed his pride, but to NURTURE others to become a better FRIEND & TEAMMATE and to be proud of themselves.

He wanted others to believe that they could DO AS ROBERTO WOULD DO.

Roberto #21 gave his “ALL” – all of the time.

Roberto wanted to be known AS A GREAT MAN who happened to excel at baseball.

HE WANTED US to KNOW HIM!

Roberto was A GREAT MAN who was a FRIEND & TEAMMATE.  More importantly, he was a wonderful father and husband.

Family, Friends & Teammates are The Heart of WE#21!