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"El Grande" on a Coin: Congressman Seeks to Commemorate Roberto Clemente in U.S. Currency

The petition wishes to honor the Puerto Rican legend for the "Latinization" of baseball and his humanitarian work

Latin Times · Jan 20, 2024

50 years after tragic plane crash, Roberto Clemente's incredible legacy only continues to grow

PITTSBURGH — New Year's Eve marked 50 years since a plane carrying Roberto Clemente crashed while delivering earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua. In those five decades, the iconic Pirates outfielder's legacy has soared to incredible and unimaginable heights.

Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023

'Almost a saint': Roberto Clemente is as influential as ever 50 years after his death

When Roberto Clemente Jr. woke on the morning of Dec. 31, 1972, he immediately tiptoed to his parents' bedroom to see whether his father was up.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022