Clemente, who says Josh Gibson is the best hitter he ever saw, is anxious to see Ted Williams when the slugger comes here a week from Monday for the benefit exhibition between the Pirates and Red Sox.

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Comment: Unfortunately Clemente did not have that opportunity as Williams suffered a minor injury and did not make the trip to Pittsburgh. | 1957

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