365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 77

This next item is scarce, I have only seen 2-3 examples in 25+ years including the one I own.

1973-74 Itinerario Oficial (Clemente back cover)...I found the same photo online used on the cover.

The foreign publications are some of my favorites. This is no exception.

[docpatlv]

Day 78

1964 The Sporting News...

[71buc]

This original comic art originated from the Clemente comic produced by Legendary Comics in 1992. Although the comic was disappointing I loved the title page art. I took a chance and called Revolutionary Comics. I talked to Todd Loren who owned the company and he agreed to sell me the page. He said he had the painted version of the page as well but had to locate it. He suggested that I call him back in a couple of months and he would sell that to me as well. I'm glad I purchased the original inked page because when I attempted to call him again I learned he had been murdered. The murder remains unsolved. I later learned he was quite an unpopular and controversial person.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by 71buc

This original comic art originated from the Clemente comic produced by Legendary Comics in 1992. Although the comic was disappointing I loved the title page art. I took a chance and called Revolutionary Comics. I talked to Todd Loren who owned the company and he agreed to sell me the page. He said he had the painted version of the page as well but had to locate it. He suggested that I call him back in a couple of months and he would sell that to me as well. I'm glad I purchased the original inked page because when I attempted to call him again I learned he had been murdered. The murder remains unsolved. I later learned he was quite an unpopular and controversial person.

Cool piece and CRAZY story!

[71buc]

It is one of the stranger stories I have related to my collection. There is a theory that Loren was killed by serial murderer Andrew Cunanan. One of Cunanan's victims was designer Gianni Versace. So on to less macabre subjects...what's on tap for day 79 Mike?

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by 71buc

It is one of the stranger stories I have related to my collection. There is a theory that Loren was killed by serial murderer Andrew Cunanan. One of Cunanan's victims was designer Gianni Versace. So on to less macabre subjects...what's on tap for day 79 Mike?

That is a great piece of artwork Mike! As Howard said, the back story is crazy, I did a google search after I read your post.

I'm realizing you have a pretty nice Roberto collection yourself mixed in with all your Pirates stuff. Would love to see more from you and Howard.

On tap for Day 79? Now I feel some pressure...it was going to be a pretty pedestrian piece, but I'll try to post something better.

[blackandgold]

This is an Old Timers day program from the first game I ever attended. Shown is the front cover, back cover, and the photo and write-up for Roberto.
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Roberto.jpg

[docpatlv]

Day 79

I won this next piece in 1999 off eBay. I remember in the seller's item description he stated that he had obtained these autographs in person when he was a kid. After I won the item, I asked the seller if he would write a short note detailing his acquisition of the autographs. The seller kindly agreed and I am posting a photo of the letter he sent me. I like how he remembers the little details (except who won the game) and this letter is part of the appeal in owning it to me.

1961 Pirates vs. Cubs signed scorecard...