New York Mets versus Pittsburgh Pirates scorebook

Date1972 September 30

DescriptionPittsburgh Pirates 1972 Official Scorebook (New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates). Scorebook contains a scorecard that records Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit. The game took place at Three Rivers Stadium on September 30, 1972. Clemente hit a double in the 4th inning off Mets pitcher Jon Matlack. It was Clemente's final at bat of the season and, tragically, the last of his career as the Puerto Rican hero perished in an airplane accident during the off-season.

Object numberBL-2001-02293

Subject Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)

Subject Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972

Subject New York Mets (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 209 Scorecard collection

Dimensions8.25 x 10.75 in.

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