The Clemente Museum - Memorabilia
A collection of artifacts and memorabilia from The Clemente Museum.
Joe L. Brown LettersThe Clemente Museum
Roberto Clemente's 1956 Contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Clemente received this contract and, unpleased with the salary of $7,000, sent it back to Branch Rickey unsigned with a letter requesting a $10,000 salary.
Joe L. Brown LettersThe Clemente Museum
Branch Rickey's return letter to Roberto Clemente
After receiving Clemente's unsigned contract and letter asking for $10,000 Branch Rickey writes back calling Clemente's request an "absurdity".
Joe L. Brown LettersThe Clemente Museum
Further negations between Roberto Clemente and Branch Rickey
Before finally settling on a salary of $8,500 for Clemente, Branch Rickey sends one more letter calling out Roberto on his request. Branch mentions that Clemente is not as good as he believes he is and the $7,500 is more than enough.
1961 Roberto Clemente BobbleheadThe Clemente Museum
1961 Roberto Clemente Bobblehead
Officially released in 1962 this Japanese-made Clemente collectable kicked off the bobblehead craze in the United States.
1962 Dapper Dan AwardThe Clemente Museum
Roberto Clemente's 1961 Dapper Dan Award
Started by Al Abrams in 1936, the Dapper Dan Award was given to a Sportsman of the Year at a yearly banquet that helped bring in charitable contributions for the Boys and Girls club of Western Pennsylvania.
1962 Dapper Dan PhotoThe Clemente Museum
Presented to Clemente in 1962 by Al Abrams.
This would be the first of three Dapper Dan Awards, the most of any athlete, given to Clemente.
1966 Scouting ContractThe Clemente Museum
1966 Scouting Contract
In 1966 the Pittsburgh Pirates hire on Roberto Clemente as a scout to look for prospects in the Caribbean baseball leagues.
Roberto Clemente's SuitThe Clemente Museum
Roberto Clemente's suit
Circa 1971/72
Roberto Clemente's SuitThe Clemente Museum
Clemente, always a stylish dresser, often wore this piece.
Pictured here during an interview with Bob Prince.
Roberto Clemente's SuitThe Clemente Museum
This piece was acquired by The Clemente Museum in 2017.
Roberto Clemente's 1972 San Juan JerseyThe Clemente Museum
Roberto Clemente's 1972 San Juan Jersey
This jersey is the last worn by Clemente during his baseball career. During the 1972 Winter season Clemente both played for and managed the San Juan Senators.
1973 Clifford Heinz BatThe Clemente Museum
1973 Clifford Heinz Bat
Includes a ball signed by the 1973 Pirates Team as well.
1974 Clifford Heinz Bat Plaque DetailThe Clemente Museum
Given as a gift to Mrs. Clifford C. Heinz, who allowed Vera Clemente to hold a fundraiser for Sports City at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh, PA on April 9th, 1973.
Single Signed Roberto Clemente BallThe Clemente Museum
Single Signed Roberto Clemente Ball
Single Signed Roberto Clemente BallThe Clemente Museum
Official MLB game ball that was signed by Clemente in 1971/2
1973 Presidential Citizens MedalThe Clemente Museum
1973 Presidential Citizens Medal
The Presidential Citizens Medal that Richard Nixon awarded to Roberto Clemente's widow Vera Clemente in the Oval Office of the White House in May 1973. Accompanied by her brother Orlando Zabala, Manny Sanguillen and Willie Stargell.
Roberto Clemente MuralThe Clemente Museum
Roberto Clemente Mural
Painted in 2019 on the building adjacent to the Clemente Museum in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA by Kyle Holbrook. The mural was completed with the help of the Pittsburgh community, Pirates players and members of the Clemente Family.
Roberto Clemente MuralThe Clemente Museum
Vera Clemente even stopped by to finish the mural.
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