Roberto Clemente

When He Was Born

Aug 18, 1934

This was the day it all started.

Joined a Puerto Rican team, Cangrejeos de Santurce

1952

At age 18, joined a Puerto Rican professional baseball team, the Cangrejeos de Santurce

Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates

1955

After a rough season with Montreal (L.A. Dodgers Minor League Team), Roberto Clemente was drafted to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Got Married

Sep 14, 1964

In this year, Roberto Clemente go married to Vera Cristina Zabala.

When He Died

Dec 31, 1972

This was the day it all ended. Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash trying to help people who were apart of an earthquake in Managua.

Introduced to the Hall of Fame

1973

Three months after his death, Roberto Clemente was introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Won the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award

2003

31 years after his death, he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award in 2003.