Roberto Clemente's Final Interview, October 1972

[@raelsackey104]

I am tempted to say “what a tragedy”, that we lost this man so soon, but the reality may be that he accomplished exactly what he came on earth to do! I am grateful for Roberto Clemente Sr.

[@stevea6816]

but he wasnt done accomplishing. it was a great tragedy

[@marcoslaureano5562]

@@stevea6816 that's not for you, me OR Roberto to decide. I'm also grateful for the existence of Roberto though I never saw him play. But he opened so many doors for Puerto Rican baseball players and I cannot/will not, ignore my heritage - as American as I am (even though Puerto Rican's ARE born American citizens). I hear what you're saying. Such a great man, so intelligent and thoughtful - and ultimately to selfless for his own good. It seems pretty obvious to me that he was needed elsewhere. Sleep in peace Roberto - you are missed here more than you know.

[@wilfredoramos1985]

Jesus what a great human being and ball player he makes me proud to be a Puerto Rican/American 🇵🇷🇺🇸RIP#21..🙏🏼

[@sc120o2]

He was a straightforward, no bs, no nonsense. Roberto Clemente was a good soul.. transparent, honest, sincere, humble, kind, giving - RIP. Thank you for sharing this video, bumfromph.

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Sc120o a humble player who gave his life too help others. 👍

[@dins5066]

@@ManuelGuzman067 si kbron ya lo saben.

[@jacqueshowell6874]

He was also a Marine one fact most ppl don't know

[@USMC-cv5sd]

​​@@jacqueshowell6874 That's right. I was in the marine reserve first also.

[@badcornflakes6374]

he sounds like my Dad. He's from Puerto Rico. Says what he means.

[@CHESSGAMEPR]

I'm not a movie director, and I think I can make a hole movie out of this interview. I don't understand how Hollywood haven't done a movie of this gentleman jet. Shame on Hollywood. Best puertorrican baseball player of all time. Roberto Clemente.

[@surfinbird71]

Not only the best Puertorrican athlete of all time...but the Greatest Puertorrican of all time.

[@iippesante4102]

You’re so right… i wish they made a movie..He’s a Legend.. Boricua! 💪❤️🇵🇷❤️🇵🇷❤️

[@glenbonura6246]

hes the greatest player of all time. ask willie mays who said so

[@ChaseTheBreaks]

U and me both buddy we can make a heck of a film 🎥

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

So sad.

[@agueybanaelbravo4594]

I am from Puerto Rico its a great pride to have real humans god bless this people

[@Rollo-lq9jq]

My favorite player and in my eyes the best baseball player of my lifetime, treated poorly and discriminated against by the press at times causing him to retreat from the press causing even more problems from the press. A proud man who did not like being called "Bobby" by some announcers and others, always corrected folks that his name was Roberto. He was just a thrill for me to watch with regards to all aspects of the game. Big reason for the 1971 World Series win and utterly devastated me when he passed to the point baseball was no longer that important to me. Just loved seeing him play, no one quite like him and will never be again. Just my two cents!!!!

[@peterrnicholls5729]

Roberto Clemente is an amazing example of compassion to this world. A powerful example of how to overcome adversity in a positive dynamic way. May we all be inspired to act with kindness to all others who walk with us on this journey of life. Gratitude and Respect Roberto. 🙏 Thank you WPXI (then-WIIC) for the making and sharing of this work.

[@AlfredGarcia1809]

My respect to Roberto Clemente one of the greatest 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@anthonym7133]

I wanted to like your comment but there's already 21 likes, so I'll just give a 👍🏾

[@AFMMD-q8]

It has been an honour to have lived during Roberto's lifetime, he is the Jackie Robinson of Latino America, a gentle soul a fantastic human being, his legacy ensues his immortality, I genuinely love Roberto Clemente Walker # 21 lives forever.

[@halfmoonplakat2391]

*Someone one day will said that about us with the presence of Obama, our humble first black president of the US🌞*

[@Ktaurus26]

@@halfmoonplakat2391Obama is a war criminal. Don’t disrespect Clemente invoking that fraud.

[@jesusnavedo7653]

What a great man ... there are no words to describe the admiration I had for the great Roberto Clemente, this interview brought me to tears. Humble man without bragging, may his soul rest in peace. This man was an angel that God sent us to teach us how we should be. Roberto Clemente lives forever ....

[@benajminpadilla6360]

Amen.

[@zachkatsihtis4152]

I could listen to Roberto Clemente all day every day...his philosophy about life is incredibly prudent ... He was taken from us too early....

[@djbryanladd]

My favorite athlete of all time. I was truly lucky to see him play. Rip my great man..

[@MightyMind137]

I was gonna like your comment, but I just saw you had ''21'' likes.

[@Kemetblack90]

@@MightyMind137 if you're gonna like the comment then like it instead of making excuses as to why you can't

[@labuenavida2572]

@@MightyMind137 , I admire your respect. I wore the #21 in Basketball, Volleyball and Softball during my high school years in the 70's out of respect for my countryman, Roberto Clemente.

[@bengieramos8692]

THIS MAN HELD NOTHING BACK AND PLAYED THE GAME AT 110%. THE GREATEST HISPANIC BALLPLAYER. MY HERO AND IDOL !! RIP ROBERTO...

[@Nestor123057]

I agree. He put everything out there every moment of the game. I found it interesting when responding about Namath and Ali. He said, "I have to rest." Rest In Peace, Roberto. You earned your fame for eternity.

[@BXGUY73]

I LOVE THIS MAN'S ATTITUDE, HE SPEAKS UP, HE IS FOR JUSTICE & HATES INJUSTICE & UNFAIRNESS. A GREAT BORICUA for ALL TIMES. UN GRAN SER HUMANO PARA TODOS LOS TIEMPOS. VAYA! Que En Paz Descanse.

[@mss4467]

Classic. Well spoken as an Afro Latino. Not a lot has changed since this interview but it’s nice to come across content like this that inspires people from these communities to keep striving.

[@babyboxerboricua7833]

Only one 👊🏽🇵🇷number 21 legend..Roberto Clemente lives forever

[@glamchic4220]

Orgullosa de ser de la misma isla de ROBERTO CLEMENTE 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@boringopr4369]

Yo tambien

[@willrodz8453]

🇵🇷

[@carmengenna4630]

YO “ TAMBIEN”🇵🇷

[@thewayofyahweh7]

🥰 to hear him speak wow. His accent sounds like my father 🇵🇷 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@riveratradinggroup]

El Orgullo de Puerto Rico y todo Latinoamérica. When I grew up on the island playing baseball, to wear his number was a great source of pride. I got to do it for a few teams. Also got to play against his two oldest sons. They were good people then and they became great men later in life. Thanks to them and his wife Vera the memory and greatness of Clemente lives on.

[@dc8058]

I was a 10 year old white female kid in suburbia when I started seeing this guy as a hero. I wasn’t one fifth the baseball fan I am now, but even then I knew that man was something special. In his professionalism, outstanding athletic abilities and his personal commitment to character, ethics and justice, he shone then and he still shines now. I saved my sleep shirt from 6th grade that celebrates Pittsburgh Pirate Number 21 (since I am a life-long, die- hard Phillies fan, this is saying something!) and Roberto Clemente remains one of the athletes who has meant the most to me over a lifetime. God bless him and keep him and hold him in the palm of his hand.

[@stevejefferson3250]

iN niCARAGUA WE REMEMBER AND LOVE ROBERTO CLEMENTE FOR ALL HE DID TO HELP US IS A TIME OF NEED...LONG LIVE OUR BROTHER.

[@johnbannon2812]

My dad grew up watching Roberto Clemente play. He said Roberto was one of the very best players he ever watched. Rip Roberto Clemente

[@JoseRodriguez-np7hu]

I have always admired #21 as a Puerto Rican and a huge fan of baseball. After watching this interview I can now say I absolutely respect this man. Recuerdos de Roberto Clemente 🙏

[@CUDDLES55]

Right on Roberto Clemente you tell them. We need you around today, so sad you are not.

[@AMEER-114-]

Cause they killed him... brought down that plane on purpose... intentional.

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

@@AMEER-114- plane was overloaded and had mechanical problems. ✈️

[@AMEER-114-]

@@Manuel-zo3wg is there anything they tell you that you call a lie? Mainstream is all lies How many shots of graphene, nanobots did you get ?

[@kenarthur6253]

Greatest Pittsburgh Pirate of them all, still to this day. Such an awesome human being. Down to earth, modest, and gave his all in life.

[@missvida6251]

He was so handsome. Rest in peace hero!

[@bigtexas1231]

Una Verdadera Leyenda Del Béisbol estará en nuestros Corazónes para siempre, El Boricua que Representó a todos los Latinos 🇵🇷🇲🇽☝🏽

[@Squint-SFM]

Gracias carnal✌💪

[@boringopr4369]

Gracias brother✌✌✌⚾⚾

[@nononowhoa8567]

This is the best baseball player! 🙏

[@electriceyeslide5959]

Roberto was SALT OF THE EARTH. He was a remarkable talent and an even more remarkable man. You could see that he was the real deal. No BS with Clemente, a man of the people and for the people, a worker, an inspiration, and an undying light that still shines today.

[@waltercole5024]

A REAL MAN !!!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Well said its too bad Arod ny yankees had too cheat with steroids too get his fake 3000 hits sad never be in roberto clementes league .

[@dins5066]

@@ManuelGuzman067 tipo ya tu cansa hablando tanta basura.

[@carlosmcanino3826]

@@ManuelGuzman067 not even if he is born again

[@coolbreeze2773]

He’s an inspiration.

[@centaviodehernandez]

He is beautiful inside out I love him ❤

[@thecrafty1586]

Such a good player and even better person. 🙏

[@tomaslanderos1566]

My father and uncles talked about this man like a myth this man was a God really I am adult now collecting Roberto Clemente memorabilia and I’m collecting pieces of childhood and basically my family every week makes me appreciate Roberto for keeping me and my father close to this day 💙 des de Nicaragua 🇳🇮

[@alemotng]

He’s my grandmother’s cousin. I wish I was able to have met him. I remember I used to read books about him bc I wanted to know more about him, I wanted to be like him. I never heard him talk until now and I’m so happy to finally hear him talk... Thanks for posting this video

[@path2bfit857]

From Carolina Puerto Rico. One of the greatest ever. I which I lived in those years and say Thank you to Clemente. #21

[@angelmarte6971]

My Gooooodnesssss! The Greatest....speaking THE TRUTH!

[@lovetohate1901]

Something I think they gotem kill like coby 😷🤬🙏🦅🙈

[@johnnyfs1988]

From my hometown Carolina, everybody loves and respects Roberto Clemente.

[@richysoto6332]

Exelente , 👍orgullo nuestro !!!🙏

[@CarlitosHyperPR]

En Ponce todo el mundo lo ama y lo respetan mucho tambien!

[@raokblee2157]

Retire 21!

[@williamerazo3921]

Same. My grandfather knew him

[@arturocintron3675]

This is an extraordinary human being who happened to be a baseball player.

[@latinkeys1]

This dude was the man. Proud to know he was Puerto Rican. What a guy!

[@cgclegalconsultingllc2485]

I remember like yesterday when Roberto Clemente lost he's life in a plane accident bringing help to Nicaraguan People after an earthquake. I cry hearing him. RIP

[@JoseMorales-tn5jf]

What a Beautiful soul he was. He truly was God sent.

[@bobbymadera4763]

Wow ONE of the greatest EVER IN BASEBALL HISTORY PERIOD NO QUESTIONS ASK

[@savionsmith5767]

dwone jones beg your pardon?

[@raokblee2157]

(From Pittsburgh) I call Roberto the greatest man to ever play baseball.

[@karlaponte3741]

@dwone jones don't come with negative bullshit have some respect

[@jepstein221]

I wish he were still around.

[@willrodz8453]

Wow this guy was truly a legend , I always hear the good he did and how he always helped everyone but this video puts in perspective the person he really was . A true Puerto Rican 🇵🇷💪

[@planetagonzo]

What a beautiful human being! A true inspiration. Humble and kind.

[@mythumbsupgettingdeleted]

this is what a real hero and humanitarian looks and acts like, man, have things changed for the worse...

[@jbfonfrias9133]

Great, great interview. Roberto Clemente was indeed a very special soul who had many fans & made us Puerto Ricans proud. Que Dios te tenga en su gloria.

[@roberthuot7887]

Without a doubt, Roberto is in the top 5 greatest of all time in MLB. And definitely top dog in the world of humanity. May GOD always bless you Roberto, along with your family. RIP

[@lifentimes1]

My dad was so proud to be from the same hometown as he. What a legend. I’ve never heard him speak before. He was very well spoken and politically aware and spoke his mind!

[@davidchaim8756]

Bravo Roberto. El siempre ha sido una gran inspiración para mí. Que Descanse En Paz. .

[@dqmir]

respecto

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

May his name and memory always live and never be forgotten

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Wow 2 months later roberto clemente would die in a ✈ accident .amazing ball player beautiful human being orgullio boricua rip ⚾

[@caesarvalentin7155]

I saw him on this film and it feels like it was filmed yesterday. Unbelievable great man

[@ManuelGuzman067]

caesar valentin 👍

[@joseitodemiami]

Love my Puerto Rican Roberto Clemente. Great Baseball glory. Greetings to All from the Island of P.R.

[@ronondechek14]

Thank you for posting this. This is an awesome interview.

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Wow..... "I WANT TO BE OUTSIDE WITH THE FANS...WHO PAY MY SALARY!". Great words that you will not hear nowadays from stuckup ass multimillionaire athletes. 😐

[@ManuelGuzman067]

¤T'CHALLA¤ robero had more class than the atheltes today . he gave his life to help others

[@Silverdollar-zi8ym]

That's why he was called the great one

[@Will-yp6ny]

Wow! This man was a special human being & an amazing player. He loved Puerto Rico of course be he loved Pittsburg & their people too. They treated him right.

[@HumanImpersonator1]

What a guy! what a human! When he speaks you feel his conviction in your soul. Rest in peace..."The great one". I was blessed with having seen him "play and manage"..at the same time.

[@cacique260]

Well said 👏

[@HumanImpersonator1]

@@cacique260 ♥️⚾️

[@HumanImpersonator1]

Enrique gracias...no tengo instagram...no tengo tweeter...no tengo nada de esa chabacanerìa....hacen mucho bien...pero por mayorìa es un descaro y una gamberrerìa que no necesito. Aquì veo videos de mùsica, de fìsica, de las ciencias, de deportes en fin...pero no tengo redes asì para agradecerte. Tu nombre es igual al de un padre e hijo de mi puertorro que son y fue ejemplo de lo que es un profesional de la notìcia, un abrazo...salud y alegrìas!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Proud of him love it he did not take Bs from racist folks prican 💪

[@loyaldude10]

Great interview. Shows the kind of man Roberto was. RIP and thanks for the memories, Roberto. You were something else.

[@williamwill2194]

Roberto Clemente was a Humanitarian. He is a Legendary Baseball player and he gave his all on the field. As a Puerto Rican, I am proud to say that I come from that beautiful Island where he once lived. Roberto Clemente will always be in our Hearts! His memory will always live forever and ever. I pray to the Lord that you and Vera Clemente are together now in heaven where you belong. Amen.

[@angelmarte6971]

Prohibido olvidar! Hay que continuar con su legado, no se puede olvidar lo que ha hecho por todos nosotros....

[@antoniopacheco3471]

REST IN HEAVEN CHAMPION 🇵🇷☝💪🙏🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET.

[@paljer1]

I was glad that I saw him play and had met his brother In Puerto Rico. A class hit home that are hard to find today

[@MrHrodri1867]

Gracias por este video es un momento para mi que mi Familia nos fuimos de El Bronx a Guayanilla.

[@jeffreyalldayohyea]

He is speaking facts

[@gilbertperaza2078]

Roberto Clemente looked like such a humble man

[@lightyearsfromhome1165]

Wow, simply wow. My first and only sports hero and ultimately human hero.

[@tristezadesesperanza4718]

Nicaragua te agradece.

[@tpstrato2270]

this life long Cardinals fan love Roberto Clemente respect 100% good soul

[@orlandodiaz312]

Thanks for sharing this piece of history...Arriba The Great One!

[@renesantiago8226]

Sad but true

[@caesarvalentin7155]

Until we meet you again brother in Christ.

[@JerryT21]

He kept it 100% Real 🙏🇵🇷

[@FlintyCobblestone]

We were blessed to have him for as long as we did.

[@ronchess8813]

He was my hero,God Blessed his spirit and sole .Great baseball player ,more important great man,husband,dad.it makes me cry i Love my hero.

[@felixmangual676]

WOW.I cannot believe we don't have Roberto Clemente with us..God bless his soul...

[@renzo5282]

A man of great principle who i admire!

[@vernonsanders371]

What a life he had in such a short time he was here

[@j.manuelcharriez8115]

That’s right one of the best

[@jaimeortiz7188]

What a humble Man..Clemente RIP...Sad The way you die..I still remember that night December 31 1971.10 years old..

[@santosperez2489]

I got my Dad a Cangrejos Jersey# 21 He wears it proudly when we go to His Mets games. He is as proud as this Man and as a Son I'm proud also. When the name Clemente comes up in sports he is remembered for his Humanity first , then his Heritage , then the talent that He was. Orgulloso por Siempre.

[@keithjackson3661]

my afro Puerto Rican brother rip gone but never forgotten

✊🏾

[@ManuelGuzman067]

He was a proud puerto rican for sure.

[@Jayden-Games_]

My respect to Roberto Clemente he was my favorite

[@remack40]

Class act,excellent post.

[@traeyoung909]

Roberto is my hero i’m Puerto Rican and i love him and i miss him he died a hero he was born a hero Kobe, Him, And chadwick boseman changed the person i am to this day they are my hero’s

[@william58]

Wow brings tears to my eyes, what a great man, my father`s idol, my idol, This interview brought me back in time, I hurt when he died, I agree with previous post, MLB should retire number 21 along side number 42 what a sight that would be, hope to see this in my life time...great baseball player but an MVP humanitarian!

[@basilioalonso5536]

I agree. They should retire his number

[@josephmiller1224]

Not until they retire Babe Ruth's number.

[@lj6819]

@@josephmiller1224 I'm a Yankee fan and Babe Ruth does not deserve his number retired before this man. Babe Ruth did nothing outside the sport like this man did, a true humanitarian. If you're one of those racist who gets upset to see a minority receive true accolades over a white person, guess what buddy, Babe Ruth was black...look it up!

[@carlosmcanino3826]

@@josephmiller1224 sorry but Ruth had a very out of control life out of the field , not the case with Clemente,no can do.

[@JagMedia59]

As a Puerto Rican I am so proud to have seen him play. I was 12 years old living in the Bronx in NYC when he played his last game against the New York Mets and got a double off my favorite pitcher Jon Matlock for his 3000th hit.

[@carlospizarro5732]

Que grande era y siempre se mostro orgulloso de donde salio de mi bella isla Puerto Rico🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@jmb5250]

Amazing man!

[@joeybee1914]

Unbelievable charisma and strength of character.

[@liadmarley]

Roberto clemente my hero a true hero🥇⚾️

[@emeryzerep3040]

Pride Of My Country :) Never going to be Forgot Champion!

[@ManuelGuzman067]

El mas grande leyanda de sport para nostoros los boricuas

[@emeryzerep3040]

latino heat yesssssssss ❤️❤️

[@innertechnology7149]

We really love you and will always remember you in Pittsburgh, Roberto- Viva siempre

[@aileenmorales9503]

LEGEND

[@luke1730]

I was at one of the last games he played in Cincinnati the only game I ever went to by myself. He died living for others so he will be in heaven.

[@jacqueshowell6874]

Just amazing

[@Eliusalmo1]

An extraordinary person..

[@zephyr823]

Originally excited to find this but it wound up breaking my heart. Im so sorry Roberto. "The Great One" For more reasons than one.

[@alecsanderhamilton9224]

Clemente kept it too real for the host. The interviewer shook his head, "that's alot to consume"

[@irock4u222]

what a humble man..rest in peace great one.

[@nrcg2317]

And today September 30, 2018 marks the 46th anniversary of the historic 3000th hit at Three Rivers Stadium. I watched it with my Dad, Carlos Bernier, who also played for the Pirates in 1953.

[@Tanamarito]

I saw Carlos playing in Arecibo, P.R., during the mid 1960s. Even at the end of his career he was a swift runner. In one game I saw him hit a triple to left field, standing! Saw him too at another game go into the stands to silence an abusive heckler (Good memories of a skilled and very flashy player).

[@rwyatt26]

Legendary player and humanitarian!!!!

[@raffyc66]

Goosebumps and a tear.

[@gatilleropr1]

que hombre mas inteligente carajo!! Orgullo Boricua