Private First Class Roberto Clemente served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1958-64.
November 10, 2025
Private First Class Roberto Clemente served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1958-64.
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There was a duty to serve and Clemente credited the training with helping him gain strength, build an aggressive approach to baseball, and get rid of back problems.
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There was a duty to serve and Clemente credited the training with helping him gain strength, build an aggressive approach to baseball, and get rid of back problems.
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He was passionate about baseball, his Puerto Rican heritage, his country, being an American , helping others and so very proud to be a Marine.
I mean the dude was carrying around a cannon at all times, military service makes sense for him
There are two rifles in that picture 🔫💪 ☠️ the M14 and the RC 21.