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“When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a baseball player. This is something I think about. The more I think about it, I'm convinced that God wanted me to play baseball.”

Quote by Roberto Clemente

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Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente

Roberto Clemente, born on August 18, 1934, was a legendary Puerto Rican professional baseball player. During his tenure in Major League Baseball, he was renowned for his exceptional defensive and hitting skills. Tragically, Clemente died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, at the age of 38. more

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