Clemente! The Enduring Legacy |
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| Author:
| Wagenheim, Kal |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55876-527-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | Markus Wiener Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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Roberto Clemente, the first Latino baseball superstar, died on December 31, 1972, when his plane crashed while he tried to fly relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Clemente's legacy endures nearly four decades after his tragic death, because he was not only a superb player, but also a true hero and passionate advocate for civil rights. Those who loved and admired Clemente speak out with touching memories in this moving and affecting book.
Roberto Clemente, the first Latino baseball superstar, died on December 31, 1972, when his plane crashed while he tried to fly relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Clemente's legacy endures nearly four decades after his tragic death, because he was not only a superb player, but also a true hero and passionate advocate for civil rights. Those who loved and admired Clemente speak out with touching memories in this moving and affecting book.