My first solo Roberto Clemente. 1973 Topps #20.

I am very late on this as Roberto Clemente day came and went. As a late tribute thought I would post 2024 Stadium Club Chrome card of the late great Clemente. Incorporating the later day players into the new sets is so great.

Here is one of my favorite Roberto cards. The ‘72 set not really pose but not in action. What a player .

As a fellow Boricua we are prideful people. We love our Flag🇵🇷, We love our little Island, we love our food and our salsa music. But there’s one thing that non-Puerto Ricans always mention to me that will always be a sense of pride. Roberto Clemente. Not just because he was a Great Baseball player but because he was in every sense of the word a Humanitarian and an incredible Human Being. Nothing brings me more pride than to hear people talk about him and the respect that is always used when describing him. My children all wore #21 in his honor when playing sports. He died before I was born and I still feel connected to him because he embodies who I aim to be. Someone who will always answer the call of those in need. He would’ve been 91 years old today. His memory will live on forever by those of us who understand he is what we all need to be. May he continue to rest in peace and may others carry on his legacy.

Going modern with Roberto. Such a dynamic 5 tool player. Just love the photos of the past players in current sets and this is one of favs. I also like the 5x7 cards that have limited prints of 50 or less for non-gold versions. The larger size also make pictures stand out.