365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

[QUOTE=71buc;1946279]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 227


I have no idea where this next item was distributed, but I believe it is definitely period from 1973. It is on heavy paper stock and measures roughly 9 x 12.


1973 Memorial Sheet...

Mike, I picked up one of these from the Clemente Family Collection during the National. I recently came across a seller who was disassembling a scrapbook originating from Puerto Rico. I purchased the spanish version from him. The lot included newspaper clippings which served to illuminate this items origin. Apparently they were given out to attendees of the public memorial at Hiram Bithorn Stadium for Clemente and the others who lost thier lives on that mission of mercy. The Arch Bishop of San Juan said that Clemente was destined to die on a mission of love and that the life of Clemente had become a bonfire for Puerto Ricans. He claimed the ocean is the best grave for such a beloved universal figure.

Mike,

That Spanish version is great! Like Howard, another I’ve never seen before. It’s great that there are items we’ve never seen before still popping up in this thread.

Was it from SS collectors?

[71buc]

Yes, that was the source. Fred that box is incredible.

[docpatlv]

Another tough item to find.


1973 El Nuevo Dia Suplemento Posthumous...

[Mark70Z]

Well that’s cool looking!

[docpatlv]

Here’s a difficult item to find. Sometimes patience pays off. Was considering purchasing this at a recent Philly show but felt the price was too high. Found this on eBay for $150 less

1973 Pittsburgh Pirates season tickets brochure...

[Mark70Z]

Nice photo used on the front of the ticket plan brochure. So, can I assume it was more than $150?!? Man, even paper items with Clemente are steep...

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Nice photo used on the front of the ticket plan brochure. So, can I assume it was more than $150?!? Man, even paper items with Clemente are steep...

Mark,

His stuff has always been a little pricey, and it’s probably mostly the same people I end up bidding against. But compared to the other two players I like to focus on, Cobb and Wagner, his stuff is relatively cheap

I’m trying to just keep collecting items from his playing days that I like.

BTW, your Brooks thread has been great, keep it up!