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The Pirates\u2019 pursuit of the mighty sponsorship dollar included scrubbing a tribute to a MLB icon.<\/p>\n
Hey, they aren\u2019t nicknamed the Buccos \u2014 or is it Buck-o\u2019s? \u2014 for nothing.<\/p>\n
The Pirates replaced a section of the right-field wall that used to include Roberto Clemente\u2019s name and number with an ad for Surfside alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n
It caught the attention of angry Pirates fans during Friday\u2019s home opener against the Yankees, and left Roberto Clemente Jr. saying \u2018Wow\u2019 on X \u2026 and a lot more in a written statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was shocked to learn that the Clemente 21 sign \u2014 a tribute to my father on the right field wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh \u2014 had been removed and replaced by an advertisement,\u201d Clemente Jr. said. \u201cThis change was made without any communication or consultation with our family.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Pirates have statues of Clemente and other franchise greats around PNC Park, and the right-field wall is 21-feet high at its peak in honor of Clemente\u2019s jersey number. His photos and logo are in other places in and around the ballpark and city, too.<\/p>\n
The Pirates released a statement that apologized to the Clemente family and explained that the removed signage was meant to be temporary when it was added three years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cRoberto Clemente is more than a Hall-of-Fame player to us,\u201d the statement read. \u201cHis legacy helps define who we are as an organization. One would be hard-pressed to find a franchise that pays tribute to one of their historically great players more than the Pittsburgh Pirates do of Roberto Clemente, and rightfully so. Each and every day, we proudly honor and celebrate Roberto Clemente, the person, the player, and the humanitarian in and around our ballpark, as well as through our charitable endeavors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 21-foot-high wall that officially bears Roberto Clemente\u2019s name continues to, and will forever, display his No. 21 in two separate locations. The temporary wall sign in question was put in place prior to the 2022 season and was never meant to be a permanent tribute \u2014 simply another cap tip to \u2018The Great One.\u2019 We apologize that we didn\u2019t directly communicate that fact to the Clemente family and our fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clemente had 3,000 career hits when he was killed in a plane crash during a humanitarian mission to Nicaragua after the 1972 season. MLB hands out an annual Roberto Clemente Award in honor of the player who best represents the namesake\u2019s commitment to community involvement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we appreciate that the Pirates acknowledged their failure to inform us, it reveals a broader issue: A lack of meaningful collaboration between the organization and on matters that are deeply personal and historically significant to us and the fans,\u201d Clemente Jr. said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe outpouring of support from fans in Pittsburgh and across the country has been overwhelming and deeply appreciated. It is clear that our father\u2019s legacy continues to inspire and unite people, not only for his achievements on the field, but for the integrity and compassion he demonstrated off of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clemente Jr. said that he hopes the moment \u201cserves as an opportunity for reflection\u201d and the family remains \u201copen to building a sincere and lasting partnership with the Pirates.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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