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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Traces the baseball career of the Puerto Rican who, though his life was cut short by a tragic accident, will always be remembered as an outstanding athlete and humanitarian, and the first Latin-American player to be voted to the Hall of Fame.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente" --- p.4 of cover.
10) Roberto Clemente
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2005
Description
Presents a brief biography of Roberto Clemente, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team who won the Golden Glove award twelve times and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1972.
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
"Roberto Clemente became a baseball icon because of his talent and compassion, and how he overcame prejudices. He was drafted from Puerto Rico, where he spoke Spanish, when he was just eighteen. At first fans laughed at his Spanish accent and some even disliked him for the color of his skin. Roberto worked hard to prove his critics wrong and improve his baseball skills. He became one of the game's greatest hitters while he played for the Pittsburgh...