... home along with his six other siblings and his parents Melchor and Luisa Clemente. (Hispanic Biography) As he spent his early years working to help his family due to financial struggle, he took an interest in baseball and once he'd nearly perfected the game, he was recruited to play ... advise them about great citizenship, and teach them about importance of having respect for there elders. After he studied chiropractic medicine he opened up free baseball clinics for children. (Beyond Baseball) Unlike most rich people he didn't blow his money; instead he donated money to charities. He ...

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... 18,1934. He grew up in a humble home, along with his six siblings and parents Melchor and Luisa. Wanting to find a way to help his financially strapped family, Clemente put everything he had into perfecting his skills on the baseball field. His determination and drive, along with a natural ... sports, advised them about citizenship, and taught them about the importance of respect for their elders. After he studied chiropractic medicine he opened up free baseball clinics for children. (Beyond Baseball) He also donated money to charities, and tried to assist those in need in everyway possi...

• Word Count: 702
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School