April 7, 2025 | 12:19 PM
tag | Roberto Clemente
February 10, 2023 | 9:01 AM
Pittsburgh author condemns Florida ban on his Roberto Clemente picture book
December 30, 2022 | 9:20 AM
Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death
His graceful flair and powerful arm were unrivaled in his era, but his humanitarian efforts are perhaps his greatest legacy.
September 16, 2022 | 5:05 AM
MLB celebrates former Pirates great Roberto Clemente Day
Clemente died in a plane crash at age 38 attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year’s Eve 1972.
September 10, 2020 | 5:17 AM
For the ‘Great One’: PittsburghPirates, Major League Baseball honor Roberto Clemente
“He’s our Jackie Robinson," said Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco, who is from the Dominican Republic. “He’s our idol. He’s the Great One, man."
September 8, 2020 | 5:16 AM
All Puerto Rican players can wear 21 on Clemente Day
The move to wear the number, similar to MLB’s celebration of Jackie Robinson's No. 42 each April 15, started with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
September 3, 2020 | 5:25 AM
Pittsburgh Pirates to wear No. 21 on Sept. 9 to honor Roberto Clemente
It's a move Clemente's family and the organization hope is a step toward having Major League Baseball retire his number.
