People in the United States love baseball. The best baseball players are stars. Great players are heroes. They are given a place in the baseball Hall of Fame. Roberto Clemente is in the Baseball Hall of Farm. He belongs there. For eight years in a row his batting average was over 300. He was batting champion four times. He was named most valuable player in 1966. He won the 1971 World Series for his team. His average in that series was 414. 

But to many people Roberto was a hero not just for his baseball playing, but for his life. He spent it helping others and he died helping others. 

He was born in Puerto Rico in 1934. His family was large. His parents worked hard to give their children the things they needed. He began to play baseball when he was young. He was so good that he was a star at the age of seventeen. At nineteen he joined a team in the United States. The next year he went to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and played in that team for eighteen years. 

Roberto took pride in his career. He was not easy to give up. He went on with the game and played his best even when he was hurt and was in pain. He was proud of his game. He used to say: "For me, I am the best baseball player in the world." He meant that he believed in himself. 

Roberto loved to help others. He found many ways to help people, both in the United States and in Puerto Rico. Later in 1972 there was an earthquake in Nicaragua. Many people were killed and a lot more were hurt. Many were homeless and hungry. Food and clothing were badly needed. Of course Roberto was one of the first to help. He formed a group to get the things that were needed. He was on the plane that was going to deliver them. 

The plane crashed in the sea near Puerto Rico. Roberto was killed, but his life still shines like a light in people's hearts. QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. What brought Roberto Clemente fame?
2. How did Roberto Clemente gain celebrity?
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Q2:
1. Who did Roberto Clemente play for?
2. What team was Roberto Clemente on?
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Q3:
1. How long was Roberto Clemente with the Pittsburgh Pirates?
2. For how many years did Roberto Clemente play for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
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Q4:
1. Did Roberto Clemente receive any awards or recognition?
2. Was Roberto Clemente ever awarded or recognized?
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Q5:
1. What kinds of awards did Roberto Clemente receive?
2. In what manner was Roberto Clemente recognized for his achievements?
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Q6:
1. How did Roberto Clemente get his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
2. What did Roberto Clemente achieve to earn a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
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Q7:
1. Was Roberto Clemente ever labeled as MVP?
2. Did Roberto Clemente ever earn the title Most Valuable Player?
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Q8:
1. When was Roberto Clemente labeled MVP?
2. In what year did Roberto Clemente earn the title MVP?
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Q9:
1. Did Roberto Clemente get his team a World Series win?
2. Did Roberto Clemente ever bring his team to victory in a World Series?
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Q10:
1. When did Roberto Clemente start playing baseball?
2. At what point did Roberto Clemente start participating in baseball?
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Q11:
1. Where did Roberto Clemente grow up?
2. In what location did Roberto Clemente spend his childhood?
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Q12:
1. What did Roberto Clemente do in his free time?
2. What did Roberto Clemente like to do for fun?
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