The Roberto Clemente Song on #RobertoClementeDay. Pittsburgh Pirates. . . Verse 1 Barrio San Anton, Puerto Rico Was the home of my Grandpa’s lifelong hero CLEMENTE was his name He was the youngest of seven His mom was a seamstress He helped his dad deliver sugar So his nickname was sweetness CLEMENTE was his name Chorus Roberto, you’re my hero You used a lemon for a ball A stick for a bat You showed respect for your mom And you worked hard for dad You’re my hero Verse 2 When he was 8 he saved a

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