Roberto Clemente created the dream for many of us to become professional players and to reach the major leagues,'' Merced says. "He opened the eyes of the American teams to the talent that was here.'' The talent has diminished, and Clemente's on-field legacy has receded in the Puerto Rican consciousness. His dignity and devotion to those less fortunate, however, continue to resonate.

After reading this excerpt, what can readers infer about Roberto Clemente?

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25 November, 21:13

Roberto Clemente created the dream for many of us to become professional players and to reach the major leagues,'' Merced says. "He opened the eyes of the American teams to the talent that was here.'' The talent has diminished, and Clemente's on-field legacy has receded in the Puerto Rican consciousness. His dignity and devotion to those less fortunate, however, continue to resonate.

After reading this excerpt, what can readers infer about Roberto Clemente?

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Jimena Berger · Answer 1

roberto clemente inspired other puerto rican athletes. or B.

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Gregory Lloyd · Answer 2

Readers can infer that Roberto Clemente has been an inspiration for many of the Puerto Rican athletes.

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In the given passage from the article by Jorge Ortiz about Roberto Clemente, the author describes how the man himself "created the dream for many [ ... ] to become professional players and to reach the major leagues". He is majorly responsible for "opening the eyes of the American dream" to the people and especially the youngsters of Puerto Rico.

Even though the legacy of this man may have receded in the people's consciousness, it still resonates with the people of the poorer sections, which implies that his influence has definitely been immense. Thus, from the above passage, we can infer that Roberto Clemente has inspired many athletes from Puerto Rico and achieve the American dream.