First base is not for me. I think a man shortens his career there instead of prolonging it. I keep my legs in good shape by running back and forth from the outfield to the dugout.


As quoted in "Sidelight on Sports: Conversation Pieces" by Al Abrams, in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Friday, September 29, 1972), p. 18 - Baseball-related

Roberto Clemente Quotes

First base is not for me. I think a man shortens his career there instead of prolonging it. I keep my legs in good shape by running back and forth...

First base is not for me. I think a man shortens his career there instead of prolonging it. I keep my legs in good shape by running back and forth...

First base is not for me. I think a man shortens his career there instead of prolonging it. I keep my legs in good shape by running back and forth...

First base is not for me. I think a man shortens his career there instead of prolonging it. I keep my legs in good shape by running back and forth...