Clemente! (Willie Perdomo)

Summary: Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente was the first Latin American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the only player for whom the five-year initiation period was waived.  Known not only for his exceptional baseball skills but also for his extensive charity work in Latin America, Clemente was well-loved during his eighteen years playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  He died in a plane crash while bringing aid supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.  (from amazon.com)

Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building

Tags: Puerto Rico; Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972; Baseball players; Sports