On August 17, 1984, Roberto Clemente became the second baseball player to be featured on a U.S. postage stamp. The stamp was part of the U.S. Postal Service’s “Legends of Baseball” series. Clemente, an iconic Puerto Rican baseball player known for his skills and humanitarian efforts, was honored in recognition of his outstanding career and legacy.
He followed in the footsteps of the first baseball player honored on a U.S. stamp, Babe Ruth, who was featured in 1939. Clemente’s stamp continues to celebrate his lasting impact both on and off the field.
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