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He chose the number 21 because it is the number of letters in his full name. (Roberto Clemente Walker)
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What jersey number did Roberto clemente wear?
Roberto Clemente wore uniform number 13, and 21 during his first year in 1955 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and wore uniform number 21 the rest of his career from 1956 -1972.
What were baseball player Roberto Clemente's batting stats for 1965?
In 1965, Roberto Clemente played in 152 games, batting in all of them. He had 589 at bats, getting 194 hits, for a .329 batting average, with 2 sacrifice hits, 3 sacrifice flies, and 65 runs batted in. He was walked 43 times, 14 times intentionally, and was hit by the pitch 5 times. He struck out 78 times. He hit 21 doubles, 14 triples, and 10 home runs.
Who is the most famous baseball player to wear the number 21?
Jackie Robinson wore #21 for the Brooklyn Dodgers for ten seasons (1947-56).
What jersey will deion sanders wear in the hall of fame?
deion sanders will be number 21 in the hall of fame
What number did Paul O'Neill wear as a Cincinnati Red?
Paul Blair wore number 2 from 1977-1979 and number 27 in 1980, when playing for the New York Yankees.
Why was Roberto clemente's number 21?
His number was 21 because he had 21 letters in his name Roberto Clemente Walker
What jersey number did Roberto clemente wear?
Roberto Clemente wore uniform number 13, and 21 during his first year in 1955 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and wore uniform number 21 the rest of his career from 1956 -1972.
What is Roberto Clemente number?
He wore #21.
What is Roberto Clemente's shirt number?
He wore #21.
How long did Roberto clemente have the number 21?
18
Which famous sports stars wore number 21?
Roberto Clemente
What famous sports stars wore number 21?
Roberto Clemente
How old was Roberto Clemente when he became famous?
21
What major league players have worn the number 21?
Roberto Clemente, Sammy Sosa, Warren Spahn, Roger Clemens.
What palyers in baseball have number 21?
As a fan of the Pirates, or the suckos as they are now known here in Pittsburgh, I'm not sure, but I do know that both the Pirates and the Braves have retired the number, for Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron respectively. Hope that helps...
What is Roberto Clemente's career World Series average?
Roberto Clemente's batting average was .362 in 14 World Series games. He had 21 hits in 58 at bats with 2 HRs and 7 RBIs. He played in two World Series, 1960 where his BA was .310 and 1971 where his BA was .414 and was named MVP.
Who are the famous players to wear 21?
Hakim Warrick wears #21 for the Memphis Grizzlies. LaDanian Tomlinson wears number 21. He is on the San Diego Charges. Roberto Clemente- Outfielder Pittsburgh Pirates Sammy Sosa- Outfielder Chicacgo White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles Kevin Garnett when he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves Nick Markakius- Outfielder Baltimore Orioles
