He was going to a Caribbean island to help people that lost their homes due to an earthquake.
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Two of the plane's three engines failed shortly after takeoff. This, combined with the plane being above its weight capacity, caused the crash. The cause of the engine failure is unknown.
The rumors are that yes, he had a girlfriend. In fact, on the night of his death, he was flying to meet with his girlfriend after having a fight with his wife. In Puerto Rico, New Year's Eve is a huge holiday that is spent with close family. For Roberto Clemente to decide that he was going to fly on New Year's Eve to go anywhere, is highly implausible. He was, however, a great humanitarian. Thus, when he died, his manager developed the plausible cover story that he was on a mission to help the people of Nicaragua after an earthquake. The earthquake occured on Dec. 23rd. So, one would wonder why Roberto Clemente waited 1 week to go to help the people of Nicaragua on the day of one of the most celebrated holidays in Puerto Rico.
Roberto Clemente carried gallons of milk to the store and back. He loved baseball.At night he would play and through the baseball up to the cealing in bed. He died sadly after trying to help people in need. If he didnt go on the plane or if the pilot knew the weight the plane would carry he would be 75 years old today. He was the best of the best.Nicest man in baseball history. He was the best row model anyone in the world could ever have.
Roberto Clemente attended Vizcarondo High School in Carolina, Puerto Rico, but he was not able to attend college because he started his major league career at the age of 20.
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