Roberto Clemente’s son ‘shocked’ after Pirates replace No. 21 sign with advertisement at PNC Park

Pittsburgh pirates have protected their decision to remove PNC Park, which respects the late hall of Famer and Franchise Legend Roberto Clemente, respecting an advertising area. The pirate response comes after the youngest of Clemente’s son Roberto Clemente, issued a statement by criticizing the club.

Clemente Jr. noted the change that replaced the sign through alcoholic beverages when social media was pointed out.

Clemente’s Jr. said on Sunday that it was Through “shocked” change:

“Yesterday I was shocked to find out that the signature of Clemente’s 21 paid tribute to the father in the right field of Pison PNC Park, removed and replaced by advertising.

“As we appreciate that the pirates admitted that they would not let us know, it reveals a wider task. It is meaningful for the organization and fans of the most important and historical significance.

“The outflow of support for fans in Pittsburgh and around the country was overwhelming and deeply appreciated. It is clear that our father’s inheritance continues to inspire and unite people, but he showed it, but he showed it.

“We have always been open to building a sincere and durable partnership with pirates, which is based on respect and common values. Our hope is to reflect the opportunity to move forward.

– Roberto Clemente, junior.

Pirates said to WPXI Which sign “never means to be a permanent tribute” and pointed to two other symbols around the ball, respecting the legendary player.

“The high wall of the 21-foot, which is officially bearing the name of Roberto Clemente, remains and will forever show its No. 21 in two separate places. We apologize that we did not directly communicate this fact to the Clemente’s family and our fans.

“Roberto Clemente is more than us than a player of the glory. His legacy helps who we are as an organization than our historical, and we are proud to respect Ballepark, as well as through our charitable efforts. “

Clemente, who took his entire 18-year career with pirates, gathered only 3,000 hits, won the MVP prize, scored 15 all star choices and gained 12 golden gloves. He also won the pair of couples in the world with Pittsburgh and was named after the 1971 world series MVP. The clement died tragically in 1972 in 1972 by the plane crash in 1972. At Nicaragua Humanitarian Mission. He was posthumously presented in 1973 with a posthumous elections in 1973.