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The teams managed just six hits apiece in a 10-inning game. A triple by Brooks Robinson in the second inning off Sandy Koufax was followed by a wild pitch, giving the American Leaguers a 1–0 lead. It turned out to be their only run. The NL tied the score in the fourth against Jim Kaat on singles by Willie Mays, Roberto Clemente and Ron Santo ...
Koufax won his third unanimous Cy Young Award, the first pitcher ever to win three, [86] and was again runner-up for the National League MVP Award, finishing behind Roberto Clemente of the Pirates. [ f ] [ 85 ]
Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto enˈrike kleˈmente (ɣ)walˈkeɾ]; [a] 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.
Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates, OF (NL) Cy Young Award. Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles Dodgers; Rookie of the Year. Tommie Agee, Chicago White Sox, OF (AL) Tommy Helms, Cincinnati Reds, 2B (NL) The Sporting News Player of the Year Award. Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles [1] The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year. Jim Kaat ...
November 16 – Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates (202 hits, 29 HR, 119 RBI, and a Gold Glove right fielder in 1966) is selected the Most Valuable Player of the National League by the BBWAA. The future Hall-of-Famer is the first Puerto Rican and second Latin American to capture an MLB MVP award.
In just a few moments with Sandy Koufax in person, he transformed from my childhood superhero to a real-life person of warmth and integrity. Op-Ed: They say you shouldn't meet your heroes — but ...
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 ...
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 ...