October 10, 1972 off Ross Grimsley of the Cincinnati Reds in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Roberto Clemente was a member of the Pirates teams that won the World Series in 1960 (against the Yankees) and 1971 (against the Orioles). He batted .310 in the 1960 Series and .414 in the 1971 Series.
Before and after the allstar game in July.
Roberto Clemente played in 139 games at outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1956, starting in 130 of them. He played for a total of 3499 outs, equivalent to 129.59 9-inning games. He made 274 putouts, had 17 assists, and committed 13 errors, equivalent to .1 errors per 9-inning game. He had 2 double plays.
Roberto Clemente played in 104 games at outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1959, starting in 102 of them. He played for a total of 2700 outs, equivalent to 100 9-inning games. He made 229 putouts, had 10 assists, and committed 13 errors, equivalent to .13 errors per 9-inning game. He had one double play.
Roberto Clemente had 240 career home runs.
Roberto Clemente's major league career spanned 1955-1972, all with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Roberto Clemente played his last game in the NLCS, on October 3, 1972.
Yes, Roberto Clemente played 1 game at third base, but his main position was right field.
Roberto Clemente debuted on April 17, 1955 and played his final game on October 3, 1972.
Roberto Clemente hit 3 HRs in a game twice during his MLB career. 1) May 15, 1967 against the Cincinnati Reds. 2) August 13, 1969 against the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Clemente debuted on April 17, 1955, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field; he played his final game on October 3, 1972, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium.
I always believe that baseball is won with pitching. Therefore I think Juan Marichal should be considered alongside Clemente, but obviously this in no way diminishes Clemente's impact on the game.
1968 Topps Roberto Clemente insert game card number 6A 1968 Topps Roberto Clemente insert game card number 6 has a book value of about $25.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
October 10, 1972 off Ross Grimsley of the Cincinnati Reds in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Roberto Clemente starred in the 1960 and 1971 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who won championships both years. The Puerto Rican native, who was named Most Valuable Player of the 1971 Series, had at least one hit in every game he ever played in the Fall Classic.
Roberto Clemente did it in the two seven-game World Series in which he appeared in 1960 and 1971.