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 ...

A lot of athletes do wonderful things – but they don't die doing it," says former teammate Steve Blass about Roberto Clemente on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series. Playing in an era dominated ...

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.

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, born August 18, 1934, excelled in the world of athletics since his youth. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico where he started his baseball career off with the Santurce Crabbers ...

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 ...

30, 2022 6:01 a.m. Clemente Day Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald proclaimed Friday as "Roberto Clemente Day" in the city and county. The proclamation also ...

Derek Shelton rarely wears a game jersey in the dugout, but the Pittsburgh Pirates manager proudly wore his home white with the No. 21 on the back as MLB celebrated Roberto Clemente Day.

Astros manager Joe Espada would like to see No. 21, for Roberto Clemente, added to that list. Clemente was the first Latin-born player to win NL MVP, a World Series MVP and a World Series title ...

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 ...