Bigger Than the Game with Deremy and Jose

Roberto Clemente : The Man, Player, and Legacy

Episode Summary

On this episode of Bigger Than The Game with Deremy and Jose, the guys look at the remarkable life of Roberto Clemente. This New Year's Eve will mark 50 Years since Roberto tragically passed away in that plane crash. Roberto is an Icon in Baseball and American History. But the guys speak on what is his legacy and what should it truly be? The guys talk about their connection with Roberto and look at the player, activist and humanitarian. Is Roberto underrated as a player? Do we talk enough about the prejudice Roberto faced and how he fought against it? How Roberto changed the landscape of baseball and sports? And what should we take away from Roberto's life and legacy? All this and more on a special episode of Bigger Than The Game.

Episode Notes

On this episode of Bigger Than The Game with Deremy and Jose, the guys look at the remarkable life of Roberto Clemente. This New Year's Eve will mark 50 Years since Roberto tragically passed away in that plane crash. Roberto is an Icon in Baseball and American History. But the guys speak on what is his legacy and what should it truly be? The guys talk about their connection with Roberto and look at the player, activist and humanitarian . Is Roberto underrated as a player? Do we talk enough about the prejudice Roberto faced and how he fought against it? How Roberto changed the landscape of baseball and sports? And what should we take away from Roberto's life and legacy? All this and more on a special episode of Bigger Than The Game.