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On This Day: Roberto Clemente Got His 3,000th Major League Hit
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On This Day: Roberto Clemente Got His 3,000th Major League Hit
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On September 30, 1972, Puerto Rican outfielder Roberto Clemente of the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium, arriving with 2,999 hits.
Roberto Clemente Day: MLB Celebrates with Special Activities
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Major League Baseball (MLB) celebrates Roberto Clemente Day on Tuesday with special activities at 15 parks, including the PNC Park in Pittsburgh, where Clemente played his entire career until his death on December 31, 1972.
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