PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course after angering the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC ...

Roberto Clemente III fist bumps Pirates pitcher Jared Jones on the mound at the start of the game against the Royals on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at PNC Park.

The sign featured the late Roberto Clemente’s name and his No. 21. Replacing it is an advertisement for Surfside, an alcoholic drink.

In light of Hispanic Heritage Month, this segment of Clarified explores the iconic legacy of Latino baseball player Roberto Clemente on and off the field.

The Baseball Hall of Fame waived its five-year waiting period to posthumously induct Clemente. He became the first-ever Latino to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have angered the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC Park.

The Baseball Hall of Fame waived its five-year waiting period to posthumously induct Clemente. He became the first-ever Latino to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His legacy lives on with a ...