Spare, evocative language and exquisite illustrations by Ral Col, n depict the life of Roberto Clemente, a great athlete and an even greater man, who became one of the most respected baseball players of all time.
But it wasn\'t just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others..
He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit 3,000 hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
America As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, The Great One.
Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues.
On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball.
Spare, evocative language and exquisite illustrations by Ral Col, n depict the life of Roberto Clemente, a great athlete and an even greater man, who became one of the most respected baseball players of all time
