Has anyone been following the movement to retire the nubmer 21 from baseball? Organizing have been pushing this for a number of months, much to the chagrin on...
I think that what Jackie Robinson did, change not only baseball, but US history. If Robinson failed, Clemente would not had participate in the Majors. You...
Thanks for the note, Jorge. There is a certain 'larger-than-life' aspect to consider, as the Robinson integration has been called (by some) the beginning of...
Anthony et al., First of kudos to Anthony and NWSABR for putting on an excellent convention. What a fine experience. I am still in Washington admiring the...
Colleagues - I have to admit that I am a bit shocked by the tone and direction this exchange has taken. Robinson was unquestionably more than a pioneer. The ...
FYI -- more on Clemente http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/14975641.htm Posted on Thu, Jul. 06, 2006 FLASHBACK 1972: ROBERTO CLEMENTE Book reveals...
Thanks for your input, Gabriel and Claudia. The discussion has been enlightening thus far. Interestingly, the comments have been mixed. I've also consulted...
For those of you attending the All Star Game festivities in Pittsburgh next week: Monday, July 10 -- "Roberto Clemente and the Latino Legacy" Author Tim Wendel...
FYI: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/news/261865.html International Signing Season Set To Open Top prospects seeking seven-figure signing...
Listers, It was not my intention to denigrate Clemente's achievements, and I wholeheartedly agree that comparing Clemente to Robinson shouldn't be the point....
My idol all my life has been Roberto Clemente. We can not compare Jackie Robinson to anyone, he is one of kind. Retiring Clementes number will bring an issue...
I'd be curious to hear what folks have to say about the ceremony for Roberto Clemente that took place during tonight's All-Star Game. I thought the highlight...
Bruce Markusen
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Jul 12, 2006 4:47 am
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I thought the ceremony was nice and touching. The spirit of the game seemed to showcase the Clemente legend and legacy. Buck's impromptu 'holler' did appear...
FYI: For those in the metro New York area, the New York International Latino Film Festival will feature a documentary on the history of some of the Dominican ...
My SABR friends..... By the way did anybody notice last Tuesday, July 14 in the full page promotional ad that Fox printed in all major papers around the...
Tony Menendez
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Jul 14, 2006 4:52 pm
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To All My SABR Friends, This is one of the best debates I have seen in a long time. Personally, to retire the number 21 as a tribute to the Latino Power of...
Tony Menendez
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Jul 14, 2006 5:03 pm
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Greetings: I saw this film at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, and was very impressed with its content. I'm sure you will enjoy it as well. best, Anthony ...
FLORIDA MARLINS PRESS RELEASE 07/19/2006 5:23 PM ET Marlins to celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage Night on July 22 MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host...
I just got my Ipod and it's sick. Putting all my music on it now than im going to go for a short jogg. Cant believe it didn't cost me a thing thanks to these...
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Jul 24, 2006 7:07 pm
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Brewers Add Chorizo To Popular Sausage Race http://wfrv.com/sports/local_story_209092020.html It could have been wurst. On his first outing as the newest...
Here's a good question posed to SABR-L this morning. If you can answer it, please be sure to copy Dennis in your reply. Thanks. Rod Nelson Research Services...
I noticed in checking with Baseball-Reference.com, that Clemente is not listed as having any big league managerial games under his belt. Although, according to...
Clemente did not manage in the Majors. Enclosed the list of latinos that have manage oficially in the Majors. DIRIGENTES DIRIGENTE PAIS EQUIPO AÑO Mike...
Tony Menendez
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Aug 4, 2006 8:51 pm
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Roberto Clemente managed San Juan in two seasons; 1964-65, replacing Cal Ermer, and 1970-71, when he was player-manager the whole season. His record in...
Last summer, I tried to start a thread about Latin independent leagues. That would be leagues that were never a member of the National Association. like the...
David Ortiz from the Boston Red Sox yesterday was the first player this season to reach the mark of 40 home runs. Who will be next, will see...... Enclosed the...
Tony Menendez
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Aug 7, 2006 10:05 pm
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Mexican League: 1925-1936, independent, open (mostly not pro). 1937-1954, professional independent league. 1955-present, OB. Also they have had other...
Are Jose Canseco, Rafael Palmeiro, Edgar Martinez, Bobby Bonilla and Alex Rodriguez Latin players? How about Vinnie Chulk, Josh Barfield, Jason Romano, Ryan...
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/news/262124.html Cuban Defectors Attract Interest In Dominican By John Manuel August 7, 2006 Agent Jaime Torres...
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