?Stop It?: MLB Legend?s 52YO Iconic World Series Display Leaves Ex-MVP Kevin Garnett Utterly Baffled

Kevin Garnett recently shared a remarkable highlight from the world of baseball. Notably, the player he promoted was commemorated by the MLB just a few days ago. September 15th marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s also a day dedicated to a late Baseball Hall of Famer. The 15-time All-Star was the first Latin American to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame and the first to reach 3,000 hits. His induction was 2 years after his highlight play, and just a few months removed from his untimely demise.

52 years after his incredible play during the World Series, a clip of his performance caught the eye of the Big Ticket.

Kevin Garnett shocked by Puerto Rican MLB legend

On his Instagram story, the Boston Celtics legend shared a clip of Roberto Clemente’s iconic throw at the 1971 World Series.?The video showed the Puerto Rican right fielder making a running catch alongside the right-field line, spinning right away, and throwing the ball with laser speed to the third base.

Shocked by the stunning display, Kevin Garnett added the caption, “Yoooo stop it.”?

In 2002, the MLB established September 15 as Roberto Clemente Day. In Pittsburgh, where Clemente’s incredible display won him his second World Series, and across the state of Pennsylvania, September 15th is also dedicated to the MLB legend. Whether this context is known to KG or not, the 2004 NBA MVP seems to be a fan too.

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The Basketball Hall of Famer is an avid fan of sports in general. Recently, Garnett took to his Instagram to reveal his ‘favorite athlete of all time’.? Just a few days later, this iconic baseball play from 5 decades ago also met his approval.

Robert Clemente’s last years

In October 1971, Clemente’s Pittsburgh Pirates faced the defending champions, the Baltimore Orioles. It was also the first time in MLB history that a night game was played.

Most expected the champs to repeat, and after the first two games didn’t go well for the Pirates, few foresaw what was to come. Roberto Clemente put on an all-around masterclass, winning the series in seven games.

For his efforts, he became the first Spanish-speaking player to earn the World Series’ MVP award.

Unfortunately, 1 year later, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Nicaragua would change everything. Following the destruction caused on December 23, 1972, Roberto Clemente got on a plane to deliver emergency aid to the Central American nation.

On New Year’s Eve of 1972, Clemente died in a plane crash.

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