The Kidnapping of Roberto Clemente
In 1969, Roberto Clemente was abducted by four men who wanted his clothes and his fried chicken.
June 13, 2022
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In 1969, Roberto Clemente was abducted by four men who wanted his clothes and his fried chicken.
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