This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/3/2014
Roberto Clemente serves as a fabled figure in sports even to this day. With his extensive charity work & uncommon road to the Majors through the Puerto Rican league, Clemente was bigger than the game itself in nearly every regard. Due to Clemente's untimely death in 1972, signed items in any format are scarce, but oddly enough signed action photos such as this offering remain a much rarer medium than even the highly coveted single signed spheres. This 4.5" x 7" black & white magazine photo displays arguably Clemente's most underrated attribute, his defense. Winning an amazing twelve straight gold gloves from 1961-72, Clemente is seen in this image making another impressive diving grab. Signed in near-mint fashion with a blue ballpoint by Clemente in great contrast below his diving image. Overall in fine condition. We guarantee this lot to pass PSA/DNA or JSA authentication, and full certification can be arranged for an additional fee (please contact us at Contactus@iconicauctions.com for further details).