***** AWARD *****

1971 - 2021

COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL

HOWDY! 

THIS AUCTION IS FOR ONE (1) BEAUTIFUL PRIVATE ISSUE COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, HONORING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESTIGIOUS "ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD" 1971 - 2021, WHICH IS GIVEN ON A YEARLY BASIS TO ATHLETES THAT GO ABOVE AND BEYOND IN ACHIEVING FAME OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE (SPORT THEY EXCELL IN) BY GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORTING CERTAIN CAUSES, AND BECOMING SPOKES PEOPLE AND AMBASSADORS OF CERTAIN CHARITIES, EXEMPLIFYING CHARACTER TRAITS THAT MADE ROBERTO CLEMENTE FAMOUS.

THE OBVERSE FEATURES AN IMAGE OF A FAMOUS STATUE OF ROBERTO CLEMENTE WHILE RUNNING FROM THE HOME PLATE AFTER A HOME RUN, WHICH HAS A WHITE BACKGROUND AND IS SURROUNDED BY A BLACK OVAL WHICH READS "ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD", WITH A BAND CROSSING OVER AT THE HIGH OF HIS KNEES, WHICH READS "1971 - 2021". UNDERNEATH THE STATUE IS AN IMAGE OF THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL EMBLEM, AND SURROUNDING THE BLACK OVAL IS A BLUE BACKGROUND WITH GOLDEN LETTERS WHICH READS "COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / TEAMWORK / SPORTSMANSHIP.

THE REVERSE FEATURES A BLUE OUTLINE OF THE FIGURE OF ROBERTO CLEMENTE BATTING, WITH A WHITE STAR AT HIS CHEST, AND WITH A BACKGROUND MADE UP OF 5 ALTERNATING STRIPES, 3 RED, AND 2 WHITE, THIS WHOLE IMAGE MIMICKING AN IMAGE OF THE PUERTO RICO FLAG. TO CLEMENTE'S RIGHT (VIEWER'S LEFT) IS HIS FAMOUS PIRATES # 21 (NOW RETIRED), AND TO CLEMENTE'S LEFT (VIEWER'S RIGHT) THE YEAR HE WAS BORN AND THE YEAR HE WAS TAKEN UP TO HEAVEN: "1934 - 1972". AN OUTER CIRCLE OF BLACK WITH GOLDEN LETTERS READ "ROBERTO CLEMENTE WALKER * THE PRIDE OF LATINO BASEBALL *."

CONDITION OF THIS MEDAL IS SUPERB, IN "AS NEW" UNCIRCULATED CONDITION, AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS. THE EDGE IS INSCRIBED WITH THE INDIVIDUAL SERIAL NUMBER OF EACH MEDAL PIECE, ITS YEAR OF MANUFACTURE, AND MINTER'S MARK. IT WILL SHIP INSIDE A 2" X 2" BCW COIN FLIP INSIDE CARDBOARD OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TO PREVENT SCRATCHES AND NICKS WHILE BEING SHIPPED. THANKS FOR WATCHING, SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS!

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AWARD (from wikipedia)

The Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball; sportsmanship; community involvement, and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente. Originally known as the Commissioner's Award, it has been presented by the MLB since 1971. In 1973, the award was renamed after Clemente following his death in a plane crash while delivering supplies to victims of the Nicaragua earthquake.

Each year, a panel of baseball dignitaries selects one player from among 30 nominees, one from each club. Teams choose their nominee during the regular season, and the winner is announced at the World Series. The player who receives the most votes online via MLB's official website, gets one vote in addition to the votes cast by the panel. Since 2007, the Roberto Clemente Award has been presented by Chevy. Chevy donates money and a Chevy vehicle to the recipient's charity of choice and additional money is donated by Chevy to the Roberto Clemente Sports City, a non-profit organization in Carolina, Puerto Rico, that provides recreational sports activities for children. Chevy donates additional funds to the charity of choice of each of the 30 club nominees.

The first recipient of the award was Willie Mays, and the most recent honoree is Adam Wainwright. No player has received the award more than once. The first pitcher to receive the award was Phil Niekro in 1980, and the first catcher to receive it was Gary Carter in 1989. The team to have the most winners representing their club is the St. Louis Cardinals. To date, Clemente's former teammate Willie Stargell and Andrew McCutchen are the only members of the Pittsburgh Pirates to receive the honor. Stargell won his award in 1974, and McCutchen in 2015. The Pirates themselves have worn Clemente-era throwback uniforms in recent years on Roberto Clemente Day, on which day they present their award nominee to MLB. In 2014, the award was presented to two players—Paul Konerko and Jimmy Rollins—for the first, and to date, only time. 

Past Roberto Clemente Award winners, from latest to the earliest have included Adam Wainwright in 2020, preceeded by, Carlos Carrasco, Yadier Molina, Anthony Rizzo, Curtis Granderson, Andrew McCutchen, Jimmy Rollins, Paul Konerko, Carlos Beltran, Clayton Kershaw, David Ortiz, Tim Wakefield, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Craig Biggio, Carlos Delgado, John Smoltz, Edgar Martinez, Jamie Moyer, Jim Thome, Curt Schilling, Al Leiter, Tony Gwynn, Sammy Sosa, Eric Davis, Kirby Puckett, Ozzie Smith, Dave Winfield, Barry Larkin, Cal Ripken, Jr., Harold Reynolds, Dave Stewart, Gary Carter, Dale Murphy, Rick Sutcliffe, Garry Maddox, Don Baylor, Ron Guidry, Cecil Cooper, Ken Singleton, Steve Garvey, Phil Niekro, Andre Thornton, Greg Luzinski, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, Lou Brock, Willie Stargell, Al Kaline, Brooks Robinson, and Willie Mays, in 1971.

BRIEF ROBERTO CLEMENTE'S BIOGRAPHY

ROBERTO CLEMENTE

Carolina, Puerto Rico

Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. On November 14, 1964, he married Vera Zabala at San Fernando Church in Carolina. The couple had three children: Roberto Jr., Luis Roberto and Enrique Roberto. He began his professional career playing with the Santurce Crabbers in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League (LBPPR). While he was playing in Puerto Rico, the Brooklyn Dodgers offered him a contract to play with the Montreal Royals. Clemente accepted the offer and was active with the team until he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League Baseball draft that took place on November 22, 1954.

Clemente played eighteen seasons in Major League Baseball from 1955 through 1972, all with Pittsburgh. He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in 1966. During the course of his career, Clemente was selected to participate in the league's All Star Game on twelve occasions. He won twelve Gold Glove Awards and led the league in batting average in four different seasons. He was involved in charity work in Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries, often delivering baseball equipment and food to them. He died in an aviation accident on December 31, 1972, while en route to deliver aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. His body was never recovered. He was elected to the Hall of Fame posthumously in 1973, thus becoming the first Latin American to be selected and the only current Hall of Famer for whom the mandatory five year waiting period has been waived since the wait was instituted in 1954. Clemente is also the first Hispanic player to win a World Series as a starter (1960), win a league MVP award (1966) and win a World Series MVP award (1971).                                                         

  Born as: Roberto Clemente Walker

Bats: Right, Throws: Right

Born: August 18, 1934 in Carolina, P.R.

Debut: April 17, 1955, for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Teams (by GP): Pittsburgh Pirates (1955-1972)

Final Game: October 3, 1972 for the Pittsburgh Pirates

  Died: December 31, 1972
  Career Highlights:

• 15× All-Star selection (1960, 1960², 1961, 1961², 1962, 1962², 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972)
• 2× World Series champion (1960, 1971)
• 12× Gold Glove Award winner (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972)
• 1966 NL MVP
• 1971 World Series MVP
• 1971 Babe Ruth Award
• Pittsburgh Pirates #21 retired

ENVIO /  SHIPPING :

EMPAQUE / PACKAGING

Enviamos dentro de mica, cartón, cápsula, o protector acrílico, envuelto entre cartón grueso o burbuja, dentro de sobre o caja sellado con cinta adhesiva a los 4 lados. Haremos todo lo posible por resolver su problema y ganar su satisfacción. Algunas medalla o moneda quizá sea enviada en cápsula de acrílico como cortesía nuestra. Debido a que usted pagó por la medalla o moneda, y no por la cápsula, nosotros no somos responsables de reemplazar cápsulas recibidas rotas. Debido a que las medallas vienen con alguna que otra imperfección de fábrica, es normal que una medalla contenga algún rayacito o cantacito mínimo de lo cual no somos responsables. Las antiguedades que vendemos tienen imperfecciones por vejez, uso y desgaste, que pudieran no reflejarse en las fotos. Por eso sólo reemplazaremos o devolveremos dinero en caso de mercancía recibida gravemente dañada. Clientes que abusen con reclamaciones exageradas e infundadas serán bloqueados en el futuro.

Items are put inside plastic wrap, coin flip or capsule, foam insert, card protector, bank note jacket, FDC jacket, or similar protective method, then shipped padded within card board or bubble wrap inside an envelope or box. We’ll do everything we can to help you and get your 5 stars. Some medals or coins may be shipped inside plastic capsules as a courtesy of ours. Because you paid for a medal or coin, and not for an acrylic capsule, we are not to be held responsible over capsules received cracked or broken. Medals received from the factory will feature minor scratches or nicks over which we shouldn't be held responsible. Likewise, vintage items we sell may feature imperfections due to age, tear, and wear, which may not reflect on the photos. Due to this, we will only replace or provide refund on items received greatly damaged. Clients maliciously seeking to take advantage of the system by placing bogus or exaggerated claims will be blocked from making future business with us.

GASTOS DE ENVIO/ SHIPPING CHARGES

SUBASTAS pagan envío: 1er ítem gano pagará $2.99 o más; cada ítem adicional pagará $1.99 de envío. (a menos que se indique lo contrario)

AUCTION ITEMS will pay: 1^st Auction item won pays either $2.99 or MORE. Each additional item will pay $1.99 each. (unless otherwise noted) 

EXTRANJEROS / INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

Para más seguridad y proteger su inversión, utilizamos el  Sistema de Envío Global Ebay. Si desea método alterno debe informarme antes de comprar. El comprador pagará los gastos de envío, incluyendo seguro y código de seguimeinto. NO ENVIAMOS SIN SEGURO PAGO.

To insure your investment, we use Ebay’s Global Shipment system. If you want another method we must be asked prior to any purchase. Buyers will pay all shipping charges, to include insurance and tracking. WE WON’T SHIP ITEMS UNINSURED!

PAGO TARDE / LATE PAYMENT POLICY

Para facilitar y aligerar el proceso de envíos, hemos automatizado nuestro sistema de cobro: EBay procesará todo comprador malicioso que no haya saldado su compra en 7 días.

Due to the large amount of items being sold, and to streamline expedient shipping process, effective APRIL 3, 2014 Ebay's automated non-payer assistant will start processing orders not paid within 7 days of purchase.NO EXCEPTIONS! 

TIEMPO DE ENVIO / WAITING TIME

Todos los artículos serán procesados y enviados dentro de 10 dias laborables a partir de la fecha de pago. Visitamos el correo sólo 1 vez por semana, y NO somos responsables por artículos que tarden más de lo debido por culpa del sistema postal. CON SU COMPRA, USTED APRUEBA LO ARRIBA ESCRITO Y SE COMPROMETE A NO QUEJARSE POR RETRASOS EN EL RECIBO DE SUS ARTICULOS, SOBRE LO CUAL NO TENEMOS CONTROL.

All items will be processed and shipped within 10 working days from date paid. We ship items only Once a week, and we are definitely not liable for items that might take longer to arrive than expected due to our postal system’s mismanagement. BY PURCHASING FROM US YOU UNDERSTAND OUR POLICIES, AND YOU AGREE NOT TO FILE ANY MALICIOUS COMPLAINT IN REGARDS OF ANY DELAY INCURRED, OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL.

CANCELACION / PURCHASE RETRACTION

No cancelamos compras, favor seguir reglas de Ebay.

Se puede retraer una puja de artículo en subasta a más de 12 horas antes de terminar la subasta. Se puede retraer una puja de artículo en subasta a menos de 12 horas antes de terminar la subasta, únicamente si se retrae la puja en menos de 1 hora de cometido el error y a más de 1 hora de que cierre la subasta. Toda compra a de artículo a precio fijo necesita del cliente una aprobación de la compra. Una vez el cliente confirma la compra del artículo a precio fijo, el cliente queda comprometido a pagarla.

No Purchase Cancellation Allowed:

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