Very Important 1954-56 Roberto Clemente Paperwork (8)

Very Important 1954-56 Roberto Clemente Paperwork (8) (image 1/1)
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He wasn't always the refined, all-around player, the personification of perfection as his legend states. His "signs of greatness" were interspersed with bad habits and naivete. In fact, before he hit the big leagues, Roberto Clemente struggled a bit, striving to get respect among major league prospectors. Surprising but true, this notion is well documented in these important typed letters (some file copies and originals). Read in amazement, as they give unprecedented insight into Clemente's entry into the Majors with regards to salary negotiations, personal advice from Branch Rickey, and 1954 contracts with Montreal and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Includes two letters from Branch Rickey to Roberto Clemente, discussing salary negotiations and perceived weaknesses in the Puerto Rican superstar's abilities in the field as well as around the bases. In the first, dated Nov. 30, 1956 Rickey states, "Roberto, I do not want to be critical, but I do want to mention one or two items in which I think you might improve yourself in the near future... You have a habit of taking an extra step or so before throwing the ball from the outfield. When you are trying to prevent a man from taking an extra base, you must remember that he is running quite a long way while you are taking the double step... It is true that you can throw a little harder when you read more
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