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Today in History, December 31, 1972: Roberto Clemente killed in
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The ultimate teammate: Roberto Clemente, All-Star humanitarian
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Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
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On This Day, Dec. 31: Pirates' Roberto Clemente, 4 others die in
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MLB world remembers Robert Clemente 50 years after his death
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On this day in 1972, Baseball Hall of Fame player Roberto Clemente
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Biography of Baseball Legend Roberto Clemente
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