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Early Years in America
In Puerto Rico, where Clemente was born, there was no legal segregation—no laws to keep blacks and whites separate. However, when Clemente moved to the United States in the 1950s, he found that racism and segregation were part of American culture, especially in the South.
As you watch the video, think about how Clemente was treated differently from his teammates at training camp in the South and while playing baseball in Pittsburgh.
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What challenges did Clemente face when he joined the Pittsburgh Pirates?