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In 1954, Clyde Sukeforth, a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates, noticed that Clemente was being used as a bench player for the [Montreal Royals, then the Dodgers' farm team] and discussed the possibility of drafting Clemente to the Pirates with the team's manager Max Macon. The Pirates selected Clemente as the first selection of the rookie draft that took place on November 22, 1954.
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What age did Roberto clemente first played?
Probably very youg..however, Clemente was 20 years old when he made his Major League debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Who did Roberto Clemente play for?
In MLB, Roberto Clemente played for but one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates between 1955-1972.
Who hit into most triple plays in major league baseball?
Brooks Robinson 4 (Hank Aaron 0)
Who was the first hispanic baseball player inducted into major leauge baseball hall of fame?
Roberto Clemente
What baseball player died in a plane crash and had 3000 career hits?
Roberto Clemente, a Puerto Rican baseball player, died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972. He achieved 3,000 career hits during his time in Major League Baseball. As a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Clemente was known for his exceptional talent and humanitarian work.
