On this date, 78 years ago, "The Great One" was born...

[Mark]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

and on this coming New Years Eve, it will mark the 40th year of Roberto Clemente's untimely death.

Boy, could Baseball really use another like you, Roberto.

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I remembered, too. And I really like that photo on the right. Where is it from?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mark

I remembered, too. And I really like that photo on the right. Where is it from?

Candlestick Park, Mark. c. 1966 by one of the top post-war photographers, Malcolm Emmons.

[packs]

Always like showing this one. Signed during his rookie season.

[Mark]

the day I got this one in person.

[MacDice]

Wayne Gretzky was born 78 years ago? He looks pretty good for his age.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by MacDice

Wayne Gretzky was born 78 years ago? He looks pretty good for his age.

Who is Wayne Gretzky? Minor league ump?

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by MacDice

Wayne Gretzky was born 78 years ago? He looks pretty good for his age.

Roberto was GREAT, but nobody I know calls him the GREAT ONE. KOC mislead the readers of this thread. h a

[z28jd]

I posted this today for the blog I write for and I never really looked into this aspect of his time with the team. I went through all the newspapers online and looked at the reactions of people around the country and around baseball one the day the Pirates drafted him. I think the Pittsburgh reaction is real interesting as well the cities removed from the two teams involved(Pirates/Dodgers). People in Pittsburgh definitely call him the Great One, you will get "Wayne who" reactions there for sure

http://blogs.piratesprospects.com/hi...h-the-pirates/

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Roberto was GREAT, but nobody I know calls him the GREAT ONE. KOC mislead the readers of this thread. h a

Well Scott. Obviously, you just don't know that many people.

BTW... This book by Bruce Markusen was a great read that any Clemente fan would enjoy.

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[Mark]

Originally Posted by GrayGhost

Roberto was GREAT, but nobody I know calls him the GREAT ONE. KOC mislead the readers of this thread. h a

You obviously don't know anyone who saw him play. You should do a little research before you say things that would detract from the memory of a remarkable man.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by MacDice

Wayne Gretzky was born 78 years ago? He looks pretty good for his age.

I thought it was about Jackie Gleason.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mark

the day I got this one in person.

Boy Mark. WHAT A BALL! Talk about a moment that will live with you forever! How did it come about? Before a game or after? Details Mark, details!

I went with my Little League Team to a game in the late 60s at Dodger Stadium and we were stuck in the right field pavilion (which is perfect for 9 & 10 year old kids!). Well, I couldn't take my eyes off of him the whole game! That was it for me. Although I trimmed down on my collection, the three photos and the letter I posted, are what I've kept. Am on the lookout for a signed personalized "To Jimmy/Jim" piece to add to my others. It will come.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

Boy Mark. WHAT A BALL! Talk about a moment that will live with you forever! How did it come about? Before a game or after? Details Mark, details!

I went with my Little League Team to a game in the late 60s at Dodger Stadium and we were stuck in the right field pavilion (which is perfect for 9 & 10 year old kids!). Well, I couldn't take my eyes off of him the whole game! That was it for me. Although I trimmed down on my collection, the three photos and the letter I posted, are what I've kept. Am on the lookout for a signed personalized "To Jimmy/Jim" piece to add to my others. It will come.

I was 9 or 10 and at Forbes Field in 67 or 68. Before the game, I was watching some of the Bucs play pepper along the right field line when Jerry May fouled that ball into the stands and right at my feet. I got some signitures during the game, but I was waiting for Roberto at the clubhouse door after the game ended. He came out with his own black pen and signed it on the sweetspot.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mark

I was 9 or 10 and at Forbes Field in 67 or 68. Before the game, I was watching some of the Bucs play pepper along the right field line when Jerry May fouled that ball into the stands and right at my feet. I got some signitures during the game, but I was waiting for Roberto at the clubhouse door after the game ended. He came out with his own black pen and signed it on the sweetspot.

What a terrific story to go along with your priceless ball, Mark! It's these kind of memories that fuels our passion to collect.