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Roberto Clemente 9" x 12" acrylic on hardboard panel by Julie Schuler

A little experement

Today marks 50 years that we lost our greatest athlete and Humanitarian , to this day, his presence is felt all around the world with an impact on sports , humanity, and culture. He is our G.O.A.T. and no one comes close. We will always keep pressuring @mlb to retire his number 21 across the league because who else is more deserving than him. There will never be another Roberto Clemente he is 1 of 1. Let's celebrate his life. Go follow his foundation @theclementefoundation21 and son @robertoclementejr and support all their activities as they keep his humanitarian heart alive worldwide . . #50yearanniversary #RobertoClemente #MLB #thisday #baseball #prflagsup #puertoricanflagsup https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2CJOYpp4G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Portrait of Roberto Clemente by Jeks for the 2019 edition of Pow Wow! Worcester.

Roberto Clemente was passionate about two things: baseball and helping others. The Puerto Rican right-fielder was a Pittsburgh Pirates his entire professional career. In 18 seasons he became a 12-time All-Star, Golden Glove winner who took his team to the World Series twice, once as MVP. When not playing he dedicated his time to family and indigent communities throughout Latin America where he regularly provided food donations and sports equipment. He died en route to Nicaragua when the plane he’d filled with supplies for earthquake victims crashed shortly after takeoff. Clemente was the first Latino player to be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame just after his passing.

Portrait of Roberto Clemente. Art Print