Giving Back: Elvis Andrus

One of Roberto Clemente’s enduring legacies was his willingness to give back. To children and younger players. To the community, both in Pittsburgh and in his home island of Puerto Rico. He gave to the very end, dying in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, during a relief mission to Nicaragua to help earthquake victims. Clemente’s supreme sacrifice was not in vain, because since that day generation after generation of Latino players have carried on The Great One’s tradition.

In the last week of the year, we honor Clemente by recognizing the good works of other players. Today we look at Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus, an avid supporter of the Downs Syndrome Guild of Dallas since 2012. That’s what you call stepping up to the plate.

To learn more about the Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas, click here.