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The story of a husband, father, athlete, and
humanitarian—told by those who knew and
loved him best. With rare photos!
An excerpt from Clemente:
The 1960 season. It would change everything for Clemente, the city of Pittsburgh, and Puerto Rico.
Pittsburgh would become one of the more stunning champions in the history of baseball, beating the
storied and heavily-favored New York Yankees in the World Series. The Pirates would win twenty-one
of their games that season in the ninth inning, twelve when the team faced two outs.
Clemente was the catalyst. It was Clemente’s 1960 campaign that was the beginning of stunning
performances in huge moments—the true defi nition of greatness. By May, he led the National League
with a .353 batting average and had already thrown out nineteen base runners. Two pivotal moments
occurred during that season, both perfect illustrations of Clemente’s abilities and mental sturdiness.
The fi rst came in a game at Forbes Field against the San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays hit one pitch
down the right fi eld line, the baseball sailing away from Clemente, with Clemente trailing in a fl urry of
speed and aggression. He caught the ball while simultaneously smashing into a concrete obstruction.
The crash led to a cut across Clemente’s jaw, and as he raised his glove to show the catch was made,
the crowd erupted...
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SALES POINTS
• This memoir marks the fi rst time Clemente’s family has
openly spoken about his life and legacy
• Features an extensive array of personal family photos
and rare shots of the player in action
• Clemente is a baseball giant to this day—with schools,
streets, stadiums, and parks named after him, and was
honored with a commemorative stamp in 1984
• Major League Baseball annually bestows a
Roberto Clemente award, announced each October
• Clemente was posthumously inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973
Also available as a simultaneous Spanish edition trade paperback
Clemente
978-0-451-41904-0 • $19.95/$21.00 Can.
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