Essay On Roberto Clemente

Did you know that Latinos began migrating to America around the 1940’s and 1950’s? Did you know that Latinos are known for their music, acting, and many other amazing talents? Did you know that Latino’s are still popular for their amazing singing, dancing, and other talents in the U.S.? Many Latinos moved to New York where they became musical sensations. They also were popular actors. By the 1940’s, Latinos such as Desi Arnaz, Jose Feliciano, Celia Cruz, and Ritchie Valens were well known singers of New York. Artists were also a big chunk of the Latino culture in America. This was the Hispanic Explosion in the U.S. and it was just beginning to start a new era of music and talent.

The Hispanic Explosion started out in the 40’s when many

Roberto Clemente was a famous and very athletic baseball player. He was born as the youngest child on August 18, 1934 to Don Clemente and Luisa Walker in Puerto Rico. Roberto first started playing baseball in the major leagues for the Dodgers but then moved to play for the Royals. He later found himself in a trade for the Pirates where he made his debut as one of the greatest baseball players ever. On March 20, 1973,the Baseball Writers' Association of America held an election for the Baseball Hall of Fame and Roberto Clemente was selected to be in it. He passed away on December 31, 1972 as a Legendary baseball player. Another talented and athletic Latino was Hector “Macho” Camacho(Héctor Luis Camacho Matias). Hector was born on May 24, 1962 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Maria Matias and Hector Luis Camacho Sr. Hector was a professional boxer and even sang. He won many major featherweight, lightweight, and junior welterweight championships at such a young age. He pursued on with his career and won three New York Golden Gloves in 1978. Hector was such a good of a boxer that he even put someone into permanent retirement. On November 20, 2012, the legend himself was shot wounded in Puerto Rico. He died four days later due to brain