He was different ... he wasn't like the rest the rest of us. He took professionalism to a higher degree. After a game, we all wanted to go out for a beer. He wouldn't go. He was compelled by baseball. (Roberto Clemente)

He was different ... he wasn't like the rest the rest of us. He took professionalism to a higher degree. After a game, we all wanted to go out for a beer. He wouldn't go. He was compelled by baseball.

Roberto Clemente

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