Joel Hanrahan nominated for national Roberto Clemente Award
Nationals closer Joel Hanrahan was named the Washington recipient of 2008 Roberto Clemente Award. Hanrahan, one of 30 nominees, was chosen for his work in the community as well as his skills on the diamond.
Hanrahan partnered with the American Red Cross this past summer when people from his home state of Iowa were affected by flooding in the Midwest. Through his fundraising campaign, Hanrahan raised more than $11,000 dollars from collections at Nationals Park gates during a June homestand, an on-line and live auctions and TV and radio PSAs.
The Nationals will recognize Hanrahan's involvement in the community during a pre-game ceremony on Wednesday night prior to the series final with the Phillies.
The Roberto Clement Award recognizes those 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. This award perpetuates Clemente's legacy and character by recognizing current-day players who truly understand the value of helping others.
Fans are encouraged to participate in the selection of the national winner of the award by logging on to www.chevy.com/clemente and vote for one of the 30 Club nominees From September 3rd through October 3rd,
Clubhouse Audio: Joel Hanrahan discusses being named the Nats recipient of the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award
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