Roberto Clemente would have turned 76 years old today...
 

Finding this one hard to believe considering that Dec. 31th, 1972 is still so clear in my head.

This is how I remember him...

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That's a beautiful photo, Jimmy. I think he will always be remembered that way. Impossible to envision him being 76 years old. Here's a rare futile moment from his career, but an incredible image (and the only original photo I have to post...)

Here's a couple of interesting snapshots:


Can you imagine walking around in public and having Roberto stroll right by you? Clemente was great, the suit....not so much.


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Here's one with wife Vera accepting his HOF plaque at induction ceremony...


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Here are a couple more-

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