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Who was Roberto Clemente?
Birth date: August 18, 1934Death date: December 31, 1972
Tu-Lanh, Spencer and Tyler
Early life
• When Roberto Clemente was young he practiced by hitting a tin can with a broomstick.
• Roberto woke up earl y in the morning to play baseball with his friend.
• He worked with his dad in the sugar cane field.• He went to school for a couple of days but then his
mom couldn’t afford it.
Character traits
• Determined: He was determined to become a major league baseball player.
• Hardworking: He was hardworking because he woke up really early in the morning to play baseball.
• Brave: He was brave because when he got in a car crash he hurt his back but he is still playing.
What is he famous for?
Roberto is famous for being the very first Spanish speaking baseball player. Also Roberto is famous for his baseball. A lot of teams offered him bonus.
Fun Facts
• Roberto got his first baseball from his favorite baseball player.
• Roberto was the first Spanish kid to become a baseball player.
• Roberto was a power hitter.• Roberto used to be very poor.
Where in the world is
Roberto Clemente ? (first name) (last name)
• Puerto Rico• Pittsburgh • New York
Message
Don’t give up, follow your dreams. keep doing what you want. Don’t let anything get in your way. Keep moving on.