Clemente was born on August 18, 1934, in Barrio San Antón in Carolina, Puerto Rico, to Luisa Walker and Melchor Clemente. He was the youngest of seven siblings (three were from his …

Feb 23, 2025 · Roberto Clemente cherished his family throughout his life. He often spoke of the profound importance of family, revealing his core values and motivations. Married to Vera …

The youngest of seven children, Roberto Clemente grew up in a tight-knit, humble, but proud Puerto Rican family. His tragic death left behind his wife, Vera, three young sons, Roberto Jr.,...

Sep 15, 2023 · Roberto Jr. says his father also faced disrespect when it came to his name. “They wanted to Americanize Roberto as Bob. Even his top cards baseball cards have Bob, so he …

When his wife, Vera, was pregnant with a child, Roberto would have her leave the United States and return to Puerto Rico. Clemente felt the place of birth was a matter of pride and emotion, …

Dec 13, 2022 · Despite the plea of his wife, Vera, not to get onto the plane, Clemente remained steadfast in what he saw as a moral mission: “When your time comes, it comes; if you are …

Jul 24, 2017 · Clemente’s widow, Vera, and three sons — Roberto Jr., Luis Roberto and Roberto Enrique — stood in for the ballplayer, surrounded by the other Puerto Ricans in the Hall of …

Sep 20, 2023 · Roberto Clemente was born to his parents, Don and Luisa, on August 18, 1934, as the youngest of seven children. His parents played a vital role in shaping him into the …

Sep 16, 2022 · Roberto Clemente Jr., also known as Roberto Clemente Zabala, was born on August 17, 1965, in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Roberto, now 57, works as a baseball …

Roberto Clemente was a professional Puerto Rican baseball player, who is regarded among the best baseball players ever. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, …