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Why are MLB players wearing 21? Tributes around the league for Pirates legend explained
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Pittsburgh, United States. 09th Sep, 2020. Owner Bob Nutting presents Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell with the nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award at PNC Park on Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field
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All Puerto Rican players can wear 21 on Roberto Clemente Day
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For the 'Great One'; Pirates, MLB honor Roberto Clemente
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Yankees rally in the ninth to slip past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 on Roberto Clemente Day
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MLB allows more players to wear No. 21 to honor Roberto Clemente – NBC Sports Chicago
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Divine intervention' and No. 21: The story of Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit - The Athletic
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Pittsburgh Pirates Celebrate Roberto Clemente Day By Wearing His Number
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Pirates players, coaches honored to wear No. 21 in celebration of Roberto Clemente Day