Clemente's doctor warns him of severe back damage during a medical visit. Despite the risk, Clemente resolves to coach in Nicaragua, prioritizing his mission over his health.
Clemente's doctor warns him of severe back damage during a medical visit. Despite the risk, Clemente resolves to coach in Nicaragua, prioritizing his mission over his health.
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Baseball legend Roberto Clemente, after surviving a kidnapping through storytelling, believes his "dedication without caution" is his superpower. This drives his humanitarian efforts, leading him to personally deliver earthquake relief to Nicaragua despite aircraft safety warnings. Ultimately, political issues, mechanical failures, and his need to prove his intentions result in a fatal decision, transforming his legacy of dedication into a cautionary tale about the cost of heroism.
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