Collectible wrist watch commemorating Roberto Clemente.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente (1934 - 1972) was born in Puerto Rico. He began his 18-year tenure with the Pirates in 1955. During his career he was a 15-time All-Star at his position, winning 12 Gold Gloves, 4 batting titles, and a National League Most Valuable Player award (1966.)
In 1972, Clemente died in a plane crash delivering charitable aid to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. The following year, he became the first player from Latin America inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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