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thekingofclout
08-18-2010, 08:37 AM
Finding this one hard to believe considering that Dec. 31th, 1972 is still so clear in my head.

This is how I remember him...

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perezfan
08-18-2010, 12:48 PM
That's a beautiful photo, Jimmy. I think he will always be remembered that way. Impossible to envision him being 76 years old. Here's a rare futile moment from his career, but an incredible image (and the only original photo I have to post...)

docpatlv
08-18-2010, 01:37 PM
Here's a couple of interesting snapshots:


Can you imagine walking around in public and having Roberto stroll right by you? Clemente was great, the suit....not so much.


http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1970sSnapshot.jpg


Here's one with wife Vera accepting his HOF plaque at induction ceremony...


http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/1973HOFInductionVera.jpg

smtjoy
08-18-2010, 02:33 PM
Here are a couple more-

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Clemente%20Collection/Odd%20Ball%20Stuff/Clementephotokneelingappox1968.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Clemente%20Collection/Odd%20Ball%20Stuff/Clementepostcardf.jpg