NEW YORK, NY — In today’s edition of 21 Days of Clemente, as Latino Sports continues to honor The Great One, Roberto Clemente each day from December 10th-December 31st, we look back on one of our recent Instagram posts via @LatinoSportsOficial — highlighting Clemente’s rare interview from 1971, where he just came off of winning the World Series and being named the World Series MVP.
To begin the interview, moments after capturing the World Series, with championship glory, excitement and happiness coursing through his veins, The Great One immediately gave thanks and blessings to God, his parents, and all of his homeland of Puerto Rico.
Roberto Clemente was named the 1971 World Series MVP after hitting .414 (12-29) with two HR, four RBI and two walks across seven World Series games vs. the Baltimore Orioles. You can watch the rare interview after the 1971 WS on our Instagram by clicking the following link (WATCH) – Image Credit: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
It is still remembered to this day as a historical and iconic moment for Puerto Ricans and Latinos across the globe, as “this interview marked the first time in sports broadcasting history where an athlete spoke in Spanish on a national stage,” stated Danny Torres of Talkin’ 21.
Such a memorable and significant moment that our Instagram post received over 34,000 likes and more than 500 comments — all to do with recognizing, honoring, and showing appreciation towards No. 21, Roberto Clemente.
We listed the best comments from our followers below, and hope you enjoy just as much as the Latino Sports team is while we celebrate 21 Days of Clemente.
“We were & continue to be SO PROUD of him. An outstanding example of Puerto Rican Pride. Also to all Latinos.”
“One of the greatest of any sport on the field and as a citizen of earth… we sure need more like him.”
“I get emotional whenever I hear his voice. He is by far one of the greatest Major League Baseball representatives and Baseball Player of All Time. I love this man for what he represented, his courage, love for his Puerto Rican Heritage and his love for helping others. I love you Roberto Clemente. Thank you.”
“I met him in the stands when I was a kid and he watched the whole 9 innings with me. Signed my glove. What an experience I’ll never forget. I sat with a legend.”
“My mother told me my middle name came from this man.”
“I always get emotional seeing Clemente. He reminds me of my childhood and my dad.”
“He died way before I was born but I miss him somehow.”
“I remember the day he died… my mom came to my room crying to tell me that his plane crashed and he was gone. Roberto Clemente, he was an amazing human being, HUMBLE, and so natural. A short life well lived. Roberto Clemente, an amazing human being.”
“MLB needs to retire #21.”
“Clemente was a great all-around player and human being! I remembered the plane crash, a sad day for many. MLB should do more to honor this great ball player and humanitarian.”
“His story has always touched my heart. May God rest his soul and I pray for more men like him to be raised up! God Bless!”
“The GREAT ONE. Thinking about him hits my heart. Thank you for posting.”
“One of the truly greatest human beings to walk the planet.”
“If you want to understand the Puerto Rican Soul; here it is.”
“The greatest right fielder ever to play the game of baseball PERIOD. WE WILL NEVER SEE THE LIKES OF ANOTHER ROBERTO CLEMENTE.”
“There will never be another R.C.”
“No baseball player has done what he’s done and to help people and countries the way he’s done it. Baseball players only do charity, but don’t come out of pocket like this man did. The closest person to do what Roberto did is Shaquille O’Neal.”
“Our Goat. Lived like a hero and died like a hero. God rest his soul forever.”
“I am proud to be Puerto Rican because of Clemente. #Retire21”
“Legends Never Die.”
“Clemente Forever.”
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Luis
December 22, 2024 at 9:19 am
Great baseball player… and much better human being!