Pride of Puerto Rico
Paul Robert Walker
A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.
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Roberto Clemente
by Alan West (1993)
About this book
Introduces the life of Pittsburgh Pirates rightfielder Roberto Clemente, the first Latino baseball player to gain wide recognition for his contribututions on and off the playing field.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreRoberto Clemente Lead Character
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