CLEMENTE WOULD BE PROUD

Carlos Beltran grew up in Puerto Rico idolizing Roberto Clemente, particularly with how Clemente took care of his community. Almost immediately upon arriving in New York, Beltran made his presence known with visits to hospitals and fundraisers. With his new deal in New York, Beltran began donating 10 percent of his salary to his Carlos Beltran Foundation and its work of promoting education and sports among low-income children. In 2011, he opened the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy in Puerto Rico to further those goals. Finally in 2013, Beltran was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award. “I must say this year’s recipient truly exemplifies Roberto’s philosophy,” said Vera Clemente. “Carlos Beltran, you are the pride of all Puerto Ricans, and a great representative around the world.”