6 Inspiring Baseball Players Of All Time

Roberto Clemente got his claim to fame in the 1971 World Series, when he batted .414. He also won four batting crowns. Clemente was admired for his charity work during the off-season. Tragically, the Pittsburgh Pirates' right-fielder died in a plane crash while flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. He was 38. Baseball's "Good Guy" award is named after him.