Roberto Clemente hit 3 HRs in a game twice during his MLB career.
1) May 15, 1967 against the Cincinnati Reds.
2) August 13, 1969 against the San Francisco Giants.
Roberto Clemente had 240 career home runs.
Roberto Clemente's major league career spanned 1955-1972, all with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Roberto Clemente played his last game in the NLCS, on October 3, 1972.
Yes, Roberto Clemente played 1 game at third base, but his main position was right field.
Roberto Clemente debuted on April 17, 1955 and played his final game on October 3, 1972.
Roberto Clemente debuted on April 17, 1955, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field; he played his final game on October 3, 1972, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium.
I always believe that baseball is won with pitching. Therefore I think Juan Marichal should be considered alongside Clemente, but obviously this in no way diminishes Clemente's impact on the game.
1968 Topps Roberto Clemente insert game card number 6A 1968 Topps Roberto Clemente insert game card number 6 has a book value of about $25.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
October 10, 1972 off Ross Grimsley of the Cincinnati Reds in Game 4 of the NLCS.
Reggie Jackson hit 5 homers in the 1977 World Series, which was a 6-game series. He hit one in game 4, one in game 5, and three in game 6.
Roberto Clemente starred in the 1960 and 1971 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who won championships both years. The Puerto Rican native, who was named Most Valuable Player of the 1971 Series, had at least one hit in every game he ever played in the Fall Classic.
Roberto Clemente did it in the two seven-game World Series in which he appeared in 1960 and 1971.