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Clemente's No. 21 May Be Retired From Play

Submitted by Phill, Jan 23, 2008 23:27

Why retire Clemente's number like Robinson's? Clemente wasn't the first Latino player; nor was he the first Hispanic player. He was a great player, and great players are honored in the hall of fame. This is silly.

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Mar 3, 2008 15:53

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Herbie Buck

Jan 30, 2008 11:07

Why retire Clemente's number like Robinson's? Clemente wasn't the first Latino player; nor was he the first Hispanic player. He...

Phill

Jan 23, 2008 23:27

This is not silly this is serious he is great and they did the right thing [MORE]

max Radaelli

Feb 4, 2008 16:23

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Jan 22, 2008 10:26

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Feb 11, 2008 12:26

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Jan 22, 2008 10:02

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Jan 22, 2008 16:13

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Feb 6, 2008 11:31

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