Roberto Clemente Jr." "I believe in everything ... Clemente Jr. stated that the discrimination faced by Jackie Robinson and his father was happening again in the United States and suggested ...

those that have won the Roberto Clemente Award and the Pittsburgh Pirates wear #21 on the day. Some have called for #21 to be retired across the league, just like Jackie Robinson’s #42.

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947 ... “I’ve read a lot [about] Roberto Clemente. I know he was an amazing player, but he was even better outside the field,” Perez said.

Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 is the only number ... all players of any heritage or birthplace to ask to wear No. 21 on Roberto Clemente Day, as long as their team has enough notice to create the ...