"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They set scoring records, won Olympic gold medals, and helped revolutionize their respective sports. More ...

Fifty-three years ago today, baseball lost a great player -- and a great humanitarian. Passionate and outspoken, Clemente’s humanitarian efforts showed a softer side. In a cruel twist of fate, ...

When Wil Nieves was a youngster playing baseball in Roberto Clemente Sports City, he knew exactly what number he wanted to wear in tribute to his favorite player and his country's hero. Nieves grew up ...

Roberto Clemente Day is celebrated annually on September 15 across Major League Baseball, honoring the legendary player and humanitarian. This year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting their first ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates star's life and legacy is the subject of the new documentary, 'Clemente' Bettmann/Getty ; Dan Farrell/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Roberto Clemente was a ...

Passionate and outspoken, Clemente’s humanitarian efforts showed a softer side. In a cruel twist of fate, Clemente’s charity led to his death at age 38. On Dec. 31, 1972, Clemente boarded a plane in ...