Where these words come from
- 88% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- AP wire quote at Clemente's post-game press conference, Roberto Clemente Day; The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, July 26 1970. Wikiquote-sourced.
- press conference remarks (AP wire)
- 1970 · Pittsburgh, PA (Roberto Clemente Day) · explaining to reporters why players should pay their way in, not the other way around
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