| 3B Jhonny Peralta: Clemente nominee by Chuck Murr of IndiansInk.net, September 2, 2009 at 10:04am ET Jhonny Peralta Profile Indians infielder Jhonny Peralta is one of 30 players nominated for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, which is presented each year to the Major League Baseball player who combines exceptional performance on the field with devoted work in the community. Fans are encouraged to participate in the selection of the national winner. From Sept. 2 through Oct. 4, they can log on to www.chevy.com/clemente and vote for one of the 30 nominees. The award recognizes players who best represent the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions to their teams. The award is named for Clemente, a 12-time All-Star and Hall of Famer who died on New Year’s Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Peralta and his wife Molly are active members of the Cleveland community. They volunteer their time and resources at many local organizations, including the Special Olympics, Lakeshore Day Camp, and Cleveland Indians Charities. They are regular participants in the Cleveland Indians Community Outreach Department’s “Shop with a Pro” program, an event where local Boys & Girls Club members team up with players to then go shopping. Jhonny is the 2009 Cleveland Indians High Achievers Kids Club spokesperson and participates in special meet-and-greets with young fans at the ballpark. The distinguished list of national Roberto Clemente Award recipients includes 13 members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame: 1971, Willie Mays*, Giants 1972, Brooks Robinson*, Orioles 1973, Al Kaline*, Tigers 1974, Willie Stargell*, Pirates 1975, Lou Brock*, Cardinals 1976, Pete Rose, Reds 1977, Rod Carew*, Twins 1978, Greg Luzinski, Phillies 1979, Andre Thornton, Indians 1980, Phil Niekro*, Braves 1981, Steve Garvey, Dodgers 1982, Ken Singleton, Orioles 1983, Cecil Cooper, Brewers 1984, Ron Guidry, Yankees 1985, Don Baylor, Yankees 1986, Garry Maddox, Phillies 1987, Rick Sutcliffe, Cubs 1988, Dale Murphy, Braves 1989, Gary Carter*, Mets 1990, Dave Stewart, Athletics 1991, Harold Reynolds, Mariners 1992, Cal Ripken Jr.*, Orioles 1993, Barry Larkin, Reds 1994, Dave Winfield*, Twins 1995, Ozzie Smith*, Cardinals 1996, Kirby Puckett*, Twins 1997, Eric Davis, Orioles 1998, Sammy Sosa, Cubs 1999, Tony Gwynn*, Padres 2000, Al Leiter, Mets 2001, Curt Schilling, Diamondbacks 2002, Jim Thome, Indians 2003, Jamie Moyer, Mariners 2004, Edgar Martinez, Mariners 2005, John Smoltz, Braves 2006, Carlos Delgado, Mets 2007, Craig Biggio, Astros 2008, Albert Pujols, Cardinals * Member of Baseball Hall of Fame |
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