Roberto Clemente - Gone 50 Years

50 years ago today, on New Years Eve 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates legend, rightfielder Roberto Clemente, was in Nicaragua, attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to earthquake victims.

The plane loaded with supplies crashed into the ocean at takeoff,  killing everyone on board.  His body was never found.

After his death MLB honored his greatness - as a man,  as a devout Catholic, as a pioneering Latin player,  as a superb outfielder - by waiving the waiting period for the Hall of Fame. He joined the heroes of Cooperstown in 1973.

Continue to RIP Roberto.  You made a difference in this world.