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Today in history: Baseball player Roberto Clemente killed in plane crash
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Clemente quietly grew in stature
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Introducing: The Oris Roberto Clemente Limited Edition - Hodinkee
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Baseball's last hero': Roberto Clemente's humanitarian efforts rivaled his MLB success
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Clemente's impact wanes in Puerto Rico 40 years after his death
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Introducing: The Oris Roberto Clemente Limited Edition - Hodinkee
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MLB on FOX - OTD in 1972, Roberto Clemente died in a plane
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Clemente's impact wanes in Puerto Rico 40 years after his death
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Cardboard appreciation: 1974 Topps Steve Garvey
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Roberto Clemente's death 50 years ago forever changed his son, a former Phillies minor leaguer
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Roberto Clemente: Remembering the Pirates Hall of Famer 50 years after his death – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
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Clemente's impact wanes in Puerto Rico 40 years after his death
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Roberto Clemente: Remembering the Pirates Hall of Famer 50 years after his death – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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