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Patrick Ian-Cashel Wisdom (born August 27, 1991) is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman for the Kia Tigers of the KBO League. He played college baseball for the Saint Mary's Gaels .
Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker [a] (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto enˈrike kleˈmente (ɣ)walˈkeɾ]; August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a right fielder.
Five decades after his death, on Dec. 31, 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente's influence is still felt in the baseball world and beyond. 'Almost a saint': Roberto Clemente is as ...
Richard Rossi, a former evangelical minister, submitted a request to the Holy See to consider Clemente's canonization as a saint. [2] The Congregation for the Causes of Saints, responsible for these issues, responded by confirming receipt of the letter and directing Rossi to work through the Archbishop of San Juan – the jurisdiction in which Clemente died; Rossi issued a press release ...
Some of Roberto Clemente's most impactful career and life moments are on display at the Miami Marlins' loanDepot Park. A traveling exhibit titled “3,000" — a nod to the day on September 30 ...
Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates gathered Wednesday in Bradenton as Manatee County leaders held a special dedication for Roberto Clemente, who has remained a standout player even after his tragic ...
Elections to the Baseball Hall of Fame for 1973 followed the system in place since 1971, plus the special election of Roberto Clemente, who had died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve. The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted by mail to select from recent major league players and elected Warren Spahn .
The MLB has observed Roberto Clemente Day every Sept. 9 since 2002 with players, coaches and front office staff joining together to canvas the community volunteering their time and making ...