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1970 Roberto Clemente Baseball Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
1970 Roberto Clemente Baseball Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

1970 Roberto Clemente Baseball Card

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.716642.2
Object Type Card, Baseball
Manufacturer (Founded 1938)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, paper (cardboard), ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 3 1/2 in x W 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm x 8.9 cm )

Physical Description1970 "Topps #350" Roberto Clemente baseball card, outfielder for Pittsburgh Pirates in a plastic cover. The obverse is a photograph of the player holding a baseball bat and the reverse has biographical and statistical information about him.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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