Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente

ca. 1952-1975

Title
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente
Creator
Harris, Charles Teenie
Date
ca. 1952-1975
Identifier
1996.69.343
Source Identifier
Carnegie Museum of Art 1996.69.343
Description
Clemente played for the Pittsburgh Pirates for eighteen years from 1955-1972. During this time he played in two World Series, he won the National League batting championship four times, and was awarded twelve gold gloves. He was also awarded National League MVP in 1966, and was chosen as the MVP in the 1971 World Series. Clemente was not only loved for his skills in baseball but for his concern for his fellow man. He died in an airplane accident in 1972, while bringing food, medical, and clothing supplies to Nicaragua after a serious earthquake.
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
Subject
Baseball players--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)
Portraits--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972.
Source
Teenie Harris Photograph Collection, 1920-1970
Contributor
Carnegie Museum of Art
Collection
Teenie Harris Photographs
Rights Information
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Rights Holder
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh