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  • Orlando Cepeda at St. Louis Hall of Fame 2016

    Baseball legend Orlando Cepeda is honored at the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame on January 3, 2016, celebrating his incredible career and lasting impact on Major League Baseball. ⚾

    Known as the “Baby Bull,” Cepeda became one of the most beloved players in Cardinals history — a powerful hitter, team leader, and proud representative of Puerto Rico on the MLB stage. In this heartfelt moment, Orlando reflects on his journey from the Caribbean to Cooperstown, sharing memories, gratitude, and the spirit that made him a true icon of the game. 🇵🇷

    📺 Watch now to relive this emotional celebration of a Hall of Fame career that inspired generations of baseball fans.

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  • Orlando Cepeda Makes Puerto Rican Baseball History ⚾

    ⚾ Today in Baseball History! ⚾

    Today marks a special day in history — 61 years ago, the great Orlando “Cha-Cha” Cepeda made Puerto Rican and MLB history! 🙌

    In 1967, Orlando Cepeda became the first Puerto Rican player ever to win the National League MVP Award 🏆 — a milestone that inspired generations of players and fans alike.

    But that’s not all… Cepeda holds a one-of-a-kind record:
    ✨ He’s the only player in National League history to win both the Rookie of the Year 🥇 and the Most Valuable Player Award 🏆 — unanimously!

    A true legend who paved the way for so many and showed what passion, pride, and perseverance can achieve. 💪

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  • Martino Clemente Remembers Roberto & Puerto Rican Baseball ⚾

    In an exclusive 2024 interview, Martino Clemente, brother of baseball legend Roberto Clemente, shared heartfelt stories about growing up alongside one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic athletes.

    Martino spoke with warmth and pride as he recalled the days when he and Roberto would spend hours on the sandlots of Carolina, Puerto Rico — gloves worn, spirits high, and dreams bigger than the island itself. “We didn’t have much, but we had baseball,” Martino said. “That was our world — and it made us who we were.”

    He reminisced about how Roberto’s determination and discipline inspired not only him but an entire generation. Alongside fellow Puerto Rican great Orlando Cepeda, the Clemente brothers watched as these hometown heroes rose through the ranks, putting Puerto Rico on the Major League Baseball map during the 1960s.

    “Roberto and Orlando showed us what was possible,” Martino reflected. “They carried our flag with pride, and they made us believe we could do the same.”

    Even after Roberto’s passing, Martino continued to play, coach, and represent the island with that same unwavering spirit — honoring his brother’s legacy and the pride of Puerto Rico wherever the game took him.

    Their story remains a powerful reminder of how family, heritage, and passion for the game can transcend generations — and how two brothers from a small Caribbean town helped shape baseball history. 🌟

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