Roberto Clemente Retired Number Ceremony shirt

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Roberto Clemente Retired Number Ceremony shirt

Date1973 April 06

DescriptionGray polyester crew-neck shirt, size 42, with black and gold piping around the neck and black, white, and gold piping on the sleeves. Front chest has "Pirates" and "21" in black and gold lettering. Reverse of the shirt has "21" in black and gold lettering.

Bio/Historical NoteOn April 6, 1973, just months after Roberto Clemente's tragic death, the Pittsburgh Pirates retired this uniform in honor of the Puerto Rican ballplayer who had become an icon both on and off the field.

Object numberB-1973-0122-01

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Rawlings Sporting Goods Company

Subject Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972

Subject Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions28 x 26.5 in.

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