March 1 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria (1965)

On March 1, 1965 — Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria. The Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder will sit out a full month of training camp with the disease, which he contracted during the off-season. Clemente will recover to bat .

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