The only number to be retired for every Major League Baseball team, at present, is Jackie Robinson's No. 42. Astros manager ...
The youngest of seven children, Roberto Clemente grew up in a tight-knit, humble, but proud Puerto Rican family. His tragic death left behind his wife, Vera, three young sons, Roberto Jr., Luis ...
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Like every Pirate, Billy Cook was wearing 21 Sunday, a tribute to the legendary Roberto Clemente on his day. The number 21 ...
In November 1960, Roberto Clemente was more than disappointed after finishing only eighth among National League players in the Baseball Writers Association’s Most Valuable Player balloting.
It was Roberto Clemente Day across Major League Baseball on Sunday and No. 21 could be seen all throughout PNC Park. In the ...
One day nearly 20 years ago, Vera Clemente, widow of the legendary Roberto Clemente, entered the studio of photographer Duane Rieder before the 2006 All-Star Game, to be played at Pittsburgh's PNC ...
Roberto Clemente Park — a 12-acre tract perched in one of the Silk City’s roughest neighborhoods — stood out as a withered symbol of urban decay when Rolando Vazquez first arrived five years ...
Roberto Clemente’s legacy is embedded in the ethos of Pittsburgh. Clemente embodied the local blue-collar, hard-working mentality. His passion for the city made him a beloved hero, and with a ...
Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Monday, September 16, 2024.
When Major League Baseball celebrates Roberto Clemente Day on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays' nominee will be wearing a San Diego Padres uniform. Although Jason Adam is no longer with the Rays ...