Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates
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Clemente’s impact and story has lived on through the generations after his untimely passing in 1972, and his impact is still omnipresent, like in the Pirates’ Day of Service. A Spanish broadcast helps ensure that his name, and the day, are enjoyed by an even wider demographic.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh will air a Spanish-speaking broadcast to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day when the Bucs host the Cubs at 6:40 p.m. Monday. “El día de Roberto Clemente: Los Piratas en español” will air on SNP+ and the SNP 360 app,
The Pittsburgh Pirates, SportsNet Pittsburgh, and Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that the first live, Spanish-speaking Pirates broadcast will air on Monday, Sept. 15, to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day.
The Pittsburgh Pirates legend, and an even more prominent humanitarian, gets his due in this documentary described as a human story with baseball as a backdrop.
Keeping with Clemente’s charitable spirit, proceeds from the event benefit the Roberto Clemente Fund at UPMC Children’s Hospital.
Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks wants to see this schedule change around Major League Baseball for Roberto Clemente Day.