Roberto Clemente

Right Fielder

Class of 1973

Roberto Clemente

Right Fielder

Class of 1973
Roberto Clemente's greatness was not just limited to the baseball diamond.

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About Roberto Clemente

“He played a kind of baseball that none of us had ever seen before… As if it were a form of punishment for everyone else on the field.” – Roger Angell

The numbers he assembled over 18 big league seasons tell the story of a complete ballplayer.

The story of Roberto Clemente, however, goes beyond mere numbers.

The Basics

Year inducted
1973
Birth Place
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Birth Year
1934
Died
1972, San Juan

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
Primary Position
Right Fielder
Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-1972

Career MLB Stats

Games
2,433
At bats
9,454
Hits
3,000
Walks
621
Runs
1,416
Doubles
440
Triples
166
Home Runs
240
RBI
1,305
Stolen Bases
83
Batting Average
.317
Ops
.834
On Base %
.359
Slugging %
.475

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Hank Aaron

Right Fielder

Class of 1982

Hank Aaron

Right Fielder

Class of 1982
Hank Aaron's consistent excellence on the field was overshadowed by the dignity and grace he exemplified throughout his career.

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About Hank Aaron

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali once called Hank Aaron “The only man I idolize more than myself. ”

For many, Aaron was everything an athlete – and a human being – should be.

Aaron grew up in humble surroundings in Mobile, Ala. He passed through the sandlots with brief stops in the Negro Leagues and the minor leagues before he settled in with the Braves, where he ultimately became one of baseball’s most iconic figures.

The Basics

Year inducted
1982
Birth Place
Mobile, United States
Birth Year
1934
Died
2021, Atlanta Georgia

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Milwaukee Braves
Primary Position
Right Fielder
Played For
Milwaukee Braves, 1954-1965
Atlanta Braves, 1966-1974
Milwaukee Brewers, 1975-1976

Career MLB Stats

Games
3,298
At bats
12,364
Hits
3,771
Walks
1,402
Runs
2,174
Doubles
624
Triples
98
Home Runs
755
RBI
2,297
Stolen Bases
240
Batting Average
.305
Ops
.928
On Base %
.374
Slugging %
.555

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Jackie Robinson

2nd Baseman

Class of 1962

Jackie Robinson

2nd Baseman

Class of 1962
Jackie Robinson's pioneering legacy still resonates throughout the game of baseball today.

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About Jackie Robinson

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,” Jackie Robinson once said.

The impact Robinson made on Major League Baseball is one that will be forever remembered. On April 15 each season, every team in the majors celebrates Jackie Robinson Day in honor of when he broke the color barrier in baseball, becoming the first African-American player in the 20th century to take the field in the American or National league. He opened the door for many others and will forever be honored for his contribution to the game.

The Basics

Year inducted
1962
Birth Place
Cairo, United States
Birth Year
1919
Died
1972, Stamford Connecticut

Career at a Glance

Primary Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
Primary Position
2nd Baseman
Played For
Kansas City Monarchs, 1945
Brooklyn Dodgers, 1947-1956

Career MLB Stats

Games
1,416
At bats
4,997
Hits
1,563
Walks
756
Runs
972
Doubles
286
Triples
55
Home Runs
141
RBI
761
Stolen Bases
200
Batting Average
.313
Ops
.887
On Base %
.410
Slugging %
.477

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