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Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57. Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last May, two weeks afte
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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 1986, file photo, New York Mets Gary Carter is lifted in the air by relief pitcher Jese Orosco following the Met 8-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of baseballs World Series at New York's Shea Stadium. Baseball Hall of
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Frank Rondinelli leans against the blowing snow as he crosses the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown Pittsburgh on his way home after work on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. After days of milder than usual weather, snow and freezing conditions hit the area. View Photo »
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His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him a joy to watch at the plate and behind it. Even his Hall of Fame bronze plaque at Cooperstown shows him with a toothy grin the Kid forever. The star catcher, whose single for t
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Boston Red sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, center, receives the Roberto Clemente award at the World Series in 2010. Photo: H. Darr Beiser / USA TODAY Written by The Sports Network FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sports Network) -- Tim Wakefield is retiring from the game of
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Roberto Clemente probably lived a pretty interesting life, but you can't be sure from viewing "DC-7: The Roberto Clemente Story," the musical at the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre. I salute Luis Caballero (book, music, lyrics, and direction) and Harold G
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People watch plaques honoring former baseball players Roberto Alomar, Orlando Cepeda, Roberto Clemente, all from Puerto Rico, and Tony Perez, from Cuba, during an exhibition in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the The... View Photo »
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Nobody enjoyed playing the game of baseball more than Gary Carter. He wore his heart on his sleeve every inning he played," Mets Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver said. FILE - In this July 27, 2003, file photo, National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Gary
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NEW YORK - Gary Carter was nicknamed "Kid" for good reason. His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him a joy to watch at the plate and behind it. Even his Hall of Fame bronze plaque at Cooperstown shows him wit
About Roberto Clemente
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Roberto Walker Clemente (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball right fielder. Clemente was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. On November 14, 1964, he married Vera Zabala at San Fernando Church in Carolina. The couple had three children: Roberto Jr. , Luis... Full Article
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People watch plaques honoring former baseball players Roberto Alomar, Orlando Cepeda, Roberto Clemente, all from Puerto Rico, and Tony Perez, from Cuba, during an exhibition in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the The Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame...
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In this image released by the BORIMIX Festival, Puerto Rican actor Modesto Lacen portrays baseball legend Roberto Clemente for his role in the musical "DC-7, the story of Roberto Clemente," opening Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 as part of the Puerto Rican festival BORIMIX.
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Runners cross the Roberto Clemente Bridge with a half-mile to go to the finish of the Pittsburgh Marathon, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in Pittsburgh. About 18,000 runners and walkers took part in the event that included a marathon, a half-marathon and a marathon relay.
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 13: Vera Clemente, widow of Roberto Clemente (left) and Billye Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron (2nd from right) pose with guests at the Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement Roundtable panel at Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 13: Former NFL star Reggie Williams (L), Hall of Famer Ernie Banks (R) and Vera Clemente, widow of Roberto Clemente, pause for the benediction at the Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement Roundtable panel at Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 13: Former NFL star Reggie Williams shakes hands with Hall of Famer Ernie Banks (R) while Vera Clemente, widow of Roberto Clemente, looks on at the Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement Roundtable panel at Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 13: Vera Clemente, widow of Roberto Clemente (L) and Billye Aaron, wife of Hank Aaron, attend the Baseball and the Civil Rights Movement Roundtable panel at Ebenezer Baptist Church on May 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz stands with the Roberto Clemente Award he received before the Texas Rangers met the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of MLB' World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 20, 2011.
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (R) greets Roberto Clemente Award winner Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz before the start of play between the Cardinals and the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 20, 2011.
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Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz waves with his Roberto Clemente Award before Game 2 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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PITTSBURGH - APRIL 07: Fans walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge to PNC Park on the north shore prior to the Opening Day game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Colorada Rockies on April 7, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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A fan poses for pictures next to a plaque honoring former baseball player Roberto Alomar during an exhibition in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the The Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum staff took the famous plaques of Hall of Famers...
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A fan, wearing a T-shirt with an image of former baseball player Roberto Alomar, poses for pictures next to a plaque honoring Alomar during an exhibition in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the The Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum staff...
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In this Tuesday, Oct. 25 2011 photo, actor Modesto Lacen, left, and producer Manuel Moran are shown during an interview in New York. Lacen portrays baseball legend Roberto Clemente for his role in the musical "DC-7, the Roberto Clemente Story," opening Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 as part of...
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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (R) hugs Boston Red Soxs David Ortiz before Game 2 of MLB's World Series baseball championship in St. Louis, Missouri, October 20, 2011. Ortiz was named this year's Roberto Clemente award winner, given annually to a major league player who...
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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2011 file photo, Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz watches the action in a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore. Ortiz was named the recipient of this year's Roberto Clemente award, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. The award is given annually to a major...
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A young fan looks up at a statue of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente outside PNC Park before the Pirates home opener National League MLB baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 7, 2011.
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A couple hugs as they walk across the Roberto Clemente bridge on their way to the Pirates home opener baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Pittsburgh.
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Miss Russia 2002 Oxana Fedorova rehearses for the 2002 Miss Universe Competition, 26 May 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 51st Annual Miss Universe Competition will take place May 29 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.
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People watch plaques honoring former baseball players Roberto Alomar, Orlando Cepeda, Roberto Clemente, all from Puerto Rico, and Tony Perez, from Cuba, during an exhibition in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. Members of the The Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame...
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