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Two Puerto Rican players reached the big leagues in the early 1940s, but the doors flew open in the 1950s. Baseball fever in Puerto Rico reached unprecedented heights, and the island’s greatest star was Roberto Clemente.

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Clemente was the first Latin American to ever be inducted into Cooperstown, just months after his tragic passing. He played his entire 18-year career

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Clemente was the first Latin American to ever be inducted into Cooperstown, just months after his tragic passing. He played his entire 18-year career

Authentic Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Home 1971 Jersey

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