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March 20, 1973, Puerto Rican-born Roberto Clemente, a 15-time All-Star with a .317 career batting average, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American player to receive that honor.

[Ed Kennell 45,197]

I had the privilege of watching Roberto play a game at Forbes Field in 1956.  I was there on a AAA School Safety Patrol day.     We paraded the entire way around the perimeter of the field.  

[SylvanLakeWH 30,735]

2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

I had the privilege of watching Roberto play a game at Forbes Field in 1956.  I was there on a AAA School Safety Patrol day.     We paraded the entire way around the perimeter of the field.  

Just one question...

Anyone get hurt crossing home plate?  

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On 3/20/2026 at 7:57 PM, Ed Kennell said:

Forbes Field

 

Growing up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh,  dad would take my brothers and me to games at Forbes field.  My best, all be it fuzzy,  recollection was of being able to go to the fence right beside the dugout.  The players were always happy to shake hands and sign autographs for the fans. 

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1 hour ago, Horsin'round said:

 

.  My best, all be it fuzzy,  recollection was of being able to go to the fence right beside the dugout. 

This 90 mile ride on a school bus was the farthest this 12yo Appalachian kid had ever been from home.   I had seen the Pirates play on our 8" TV, but was in awe of the size of the stadium.   Seemed like it took forever to walk the warning track in front of the ivy covered wall.

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1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

ivy covered wall.

 

A portion of the wall is still there, as well as home plate. Home plate is encased on the floor of the Pitt library.  About a 30 mile drive for us.

Edited 7 hours ago by Horsin'round
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