"Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love"- Martin Luther King Jr. .
Roberto Clemente was born in Barrio San Anton Carolina, Puerto Rico on August 18,1934. He grew up in a humble home, along with his six siblings and parents Melchor and Luisa. Wanting to find a way to help his financially strapped family, Clemente put everything he had into perfecting his skills on the baseball field. His determination and drive, along with a natural athleticism and talent, led to his recruitment, at the age of seventeen, by the Cangrejeros de Santurceto, a popular Puerto Rican baseball team. Today, Roberto Clemente is recognized as one of the greatest Latin-American professional baseball players of all time. But more importanly, he's known for his benevolence and acts in helping others. .
On December 31, 1972, on his way to bring aid to victims of a devastating Nicaraguan earthquake, he died in a plane crash. (MarkusenWorld Biography) Roberto Clemente should be admired because he was talented, selfless, and successful.
One reason Roberto Clemente should be admired is because he was a talented athlete.
As a young boy Roberto showed great athletic ability. While attending school he won several regional competitions in javelin throws. He also participated and in other events such as the high jump and the 400 meters. Roberto had several skills, but his best skill was his right arm, because of his capability in throwing, hitting, and fielding. Aside from being talented in sports, he wrote poetry, made ceramic figurines, danced, and played musical instruments like the organ.( Markusen).
A second reason Roberto Clemente should be admired is because of his selfless service. Roberto encouraged children to get involved in sports, advised them about citizenship, and taught them about the importance of respect for their elders.
