The 1972 All-Star game was dedicated in honor of Roberto Clemente , who had died a week before , while transporting supplies to victims of the 1972 Nicaragua earthquake . Both native and foreign-born players wore a black band on their arms , as a symbol of mourning . The '' Criollos '' won the 1973-74 championship , possessing the league 's strongest native lineup
1972 Nicaragua earthquake
1972 Nicaragua earthquake
Baseball in Puerto Rico