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Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute

Pirates return Roberto Clemente tribute following fan backlash

After some brutal PR for 24 hours, the Pirates made a statement on Sunday announcing they will be returning the Roberto Clemente tribute.

New York Post on MSN · 2d

Roberto Clemente Jr. ‘shocked’ over Pirates removing tribute to dad — for an alcohol ad

“I was shocked to learn that the Clemente 21 sign — a tribute to my father on the right field wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh — had been removed and replaced by an advertisement,” Clemente Jr. said. “This change was made without any communication or consultation with our family.”

People on MSN · 1d

Roberto Clemente’s Family Slams Pittsburgh Pirates for Replacing Mural of Late Star with Alcohol Ad

The Pittsburgh Pirates' decision to replace a Roberto Clemente memorial with an alcohol ad drew backlash from fans and family of the MLB legend on Sunday, April 6. The team tells PEOPLE it will be put back up.

Fox News2d

Pirates draw heat for removing Roberto Clemente tribute in right field

Others reacted to the decision to remove the tribute on social media. The Pirates reversed course on Sunday. "We did not intend to disrespect the legacy of Roberto Clemente by adding the ...

WTAE-TV2d

Pirates president Travis Williams issues statement, announces return of Roberto Clemente logo after replacement

THE PIRATES SAY TRIBUTES TO ROBERTO CLEMENTE CONTINUE EVERY DAY, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE BALLPARK, WITH STATUES, LOGOS, JERSEYS AND OTHER MEMORABILIA. THEY SAY ROBERTO’S LEGACY DEFINES ...

USA Today3d

Pittsburgh Pirates replacing Roberto Clemente tribute with an ad angered fans (including his son)

For the last three seasons, a corner of the right field wall at PNC Park featured a tribute to Pittsburgh Pirates icon Roberto Clemente. On Saturday, fans noticed the decal adorning the position ...

Yardbarker2d

Roberto Clemente Jr. issues statement on Pirates’ controversial move

Roberto Clemente Jr. is not happy with the Pittsburgh Pirates after the team did away with a tribute to his late father. The Pirates have faced criticism after it was pointed out over the weekend ...

ESPN2y

Clemente quietly grew in stature

A lot of athletes do wonderful things – but they don't die doing it," says former teammate Steve Blass about Roberto ... the Dodgers. Other teams later were ready to offer Clemente more money ...

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