My father used to say, 'I want you to be a good man; I want you to learn how to work. And… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
After I failed to win the Most Valuable Player Award in 1960, I made up my mind I'd win the batting title… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
I loved the game so much that even though our playing field was muddy and we had many trees on it, I used to… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all I had to give. — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a baseball player. This is something I think about. The more I think about… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
The Dodgers told me a big bonus was no good, and they said other players would resent it. Better for me to take a… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
But some people act like they think I live in the jungle someplace. — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
The farther away you writers stay, the better I like it. You know why? Because you're trying to create a bad image of me...… — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
Pitch me outside, I will hit .400. Pitch me inside, and you will not find the ball. — Roberto Clemente Copy Share Image
