Clemente's game winner yesterday puts the upper deck in center field within reach for sluggers in the league who hit the ball for more distance than the great Pirate Veteran. Clemente' shot off Joe Hoerner rattled off the backdrop just below Philadelphia Phil. (Roberto Clemente)

Clemente's game winner yesterday puts the upper deck in center field within reach for sluggers in the league who hit the ball for more distance than the great Pirate Veteran. Clemente' shot off Joe Hoerner rattled off the backdrop just below Philadelphia Phil.

Roberto Clemente

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