The Pittsburgh Pirates retire Roberto Clemente’s uniform number 21 in a moving pre-game ceremony

On April 6, 1973 — The Pittsburgh Pirates retire Roberto Clemente’s uniform number 21 in a moving pre-game ceremony before 51,695 fans at Three Rivers Stadium. The 38-year-old Clemente died in a plane crash the previous New Year’s Eve attempting to bring relief aid to earthquake-stricken Managua, Nicaragua.

The Pirates then beat St. Louis‚ 7 – 5‚ with a 9th-inning rally.

 

 

 
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