Retire Clemente’s No. 21

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Posted on: October 24th, 2006
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“A movement is growing to retire the number of the late baseball legend Roberto Clemente Walker – a gesture that would recognize his pioneering contributions to baseball and to society.

Born in Puerto Rico in 1934, Clemente joined the Pittsburg Pirates in 1955 and played his entire 18-year career with them. As a right fielder, Clemente’s defensive skills were unmatched and landed him 12 consecutive Gold Glove Awards.”

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