| | | Roberto Clemente (Spanish) |
|  | | |  (1934-1972) Growing up in a rural barrio of Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente practiced baseball tirelessly to succeed. At 18, Clemente's passion became his profession as he joined the Puerto Rican League. Two years later, he came to the United States to play. Though the adjustment was trying at times, he became a favorite with fans, helping to bring the Pittsburgh Pirates to the World Series in 1960. In 1966, Clemente became the first Puerto Rican to win the National League's Most Valuable Player award, and the first Hispanic ever voted into baseball's Hall of Fame. The program features interviews with Clemente's son, Roberto Clemente, Jr. Part of the multivolume Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Video Collection, a compelling set of biographies that introduces students to outstanding Hispanic and Latin American men and women. Available in both English and Spanish. | | "We recommend this series." - Video Librarian "...this biography series profiles some outstanding individuals and their distinctive endeavors. Academics and historians are interviewed, and the varied visuals include family photos, archival footage, and lovely artwork...this solid series includes personages from Spain, Latin America, and the U.S....from the fifteenth century to the present." - Booklist
"The producers have presented a fair and accurate portrayal of one of the true heroes of our time, and for that we are grateful." - Cesar E. Chavez Foundation
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| Grades 7 to Adults
Color, B&W, Live Action
Copyright 1995
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
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