Roberto Clemente

February 10, 2023 | 9:01 AM

Pittsburgh author condemns Florida ban on his Roberto Clemente picture book

By Bill O'Driscoll/WESA

December 30, 2022 | 9:20 AM

His graceful flair and powerful arm were unrivaled in his era, but his humanitarian efforts are perhaps his greatest legacy.

By Alanis Thames/ The Associated Press and Bill O'Driscoll/WESA

September 16, 2022 | 5:05 AM

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.

By Mike Fitzpatrick/The Associated Press

September 10, 2020 | 5:17 AM

“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."

By Will Graves/The Associated Press

September 8, 2020 | 5:16 AM

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.

By The Associated Press

September 3, 2020 | 5:25 AM

It's a move Clemente's family and the organization hope is a step toward having Major League Baseball retire his number.

By Will Graves/The Associated Press