Roberto Clemente Day!

[T.G.]

Roberto Clemente was my favorite player when I was growing up... the first WS I ever saw was the 1971 WS that the Pirates won in 7 games against the Orioles.  It was the first time games were played at night and I was captivated by that team and Clemente.  In 1972, I would make my first trip to Dodger stadium to specifically see Roberto Clemente. 

Clemente would not disappoint - going 3 for 5 in a 5-1 victory.  Steve Blass would throw a complete game.  Frank Robinson would hit a homerun for the Dodgers' only run of the game.

Box Score - June 9, 1972 Some HOFers in that box score...

[Lou]

@yk9001?

[yk9001]

Just now, Lou said:

@yk9001?

Sigh....

I will say this.  The Roberto Clemente days/events/celebrations are a tenth of Jackie Robinson's...

Otherwise, I got nothing. 

It will never stop.

 

I swear, Kobe Bryant has like three days a year in LA.

[Tank]

2 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

I swear, Kobe Bryant has like three days a year in LA.

August 24 was celebrated as Kobe Bryant day this year, being that he wore both 8 and 24. I don't really remember this happening before.

[Tank]

4 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

Sigh....

I will say this.  The Roberto Clemente days/events/celebrations are a tenth of Jackie Robinson's...

Otherwise, I got nothing. 

It will never stop.

if you're trying to make us think you didn't buy a light blue Angels hat for father's day and a camouflage hat for memorial day, i'm not sure I believe you.

[yk9001]

Just now, Tank said:

August 24 was celebrated as Kobe Bryant day this year, being that he wore both 8 and 24. I don't really remember this happening before.

Then you haven't been paying attention.

There's the day he was born. 8/24. The day he died.

 

I don't think there is a day to commemorate the events in Colorada.

[Tank]

2 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

Then you haven't been paying attention.

 

guilty as charged.

kobe bryant stuff is one of the things i don't remotely care about.

[Taylor]

Almost as good as Bobby Bonilla Day.

[eligrba]

Clemente had a difficult time being initially being accepted in the majors because he was a black Puerto Rico player.  He didn't fit into any already established group of players and was often excluded from the team.  However, throughout his entire career, he remained generous with his time and money helping to make a difference in many people's lives.  A legacy worth celebrating.

[tdawg87]

Should I leave my mom's porch light on?

[eligrba]

I see lots of posters dismissing this as just another meaningless day, but for those doing the dismissing, have the courtesy to at least read a little about his life before summarily dismissing the man. 

[yk9001]

1 hour ago, eligrba said:

I see lots of posters dismissing this as just another meaningless day, but for those doing the dismissing, have the courtesy to at least read a little about his life before summarily dismissing the man. 

I know exactly who Roberto Clemente was, and what an exemplary life he led.  I'm just against more and more "days" but that's just me.  By all means, have at it.

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

 I'm just against more and more "days" but that's just me.  

and me. 

[eligrba]

58 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

I know exactly who Roberto Clemente was, and what an exemplary life he led.  I'm just against more and more "days" but that's just me.  By all means, have at it.

Good For You.

[m0nkey]

I did not know @True Grich was that old 

[T.G.]

27 minutes ago, m0nkey said:

I did not know @True Grich was that old 

Ojisan

[Taylor]

True Grich doesn't have an age, a beginning, or an end. He just is.

[T.G.]

11 minutes ago, Taylor said:

True Grich doesn't have an age, a beginning, or an end. He just is.

"A vapor in the wind..."

      - Casting Crowns

[eligrba]

17 minutes ago, True Grich said:

"A vapor in the wind..."

an old fart.

[Dtwncbad]

Wait.  The Mets are still paying Roberto Clemente?

[Angel Oracle]

8 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

Wait.  The Mets are still paying Roberto Clemente?

They didn’t want Bonilla to feel lonely.

[arch stanton]

10 hours ago, m0nkey said:

I did not know @True Grich was that old 

No idea about his age but when I read his posts I picture the janitor from the Smells Like Teen Spirit video

[Stradling]

I’m looking forward to Eddie Gaedel Day.  Every player would wear 1/8 as their jersey number. 

[Blarg]

And have to play from their knees. 

Except Altuve. 

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Blarg said:

And have to play from their knees. 

Except Altuve. 

He lives in Marsh’s beard now.  Keep up.