SEE IT: Part II of virtual tour of Roberto Clemente Museum exhibit in Puerto Rico
For fans of the late Pittsburgh Pirates icon who missed the chance to visit the Robert Clemente exhibit of historic artifacts, artwork and other memorabilia that opened in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, see the video below for the second part of a recent report from ABC Puerto Rico’s “Primetime.” The exhibit opened to plenty of fanfare in late February but was unfortunately shuttered until further notice after the coronavirus pandemic struck. Click here for Part I of the "Primetime" feature that provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the items on display that cover the life and career of the Pittsburgh Pirates icon. Check back
Jose Altuve bashes 22nd postseason HR to move into 2nd place all-time
Love him or hate him, Jose Altuve is making a case to be known as the new Mr. October. The Houston Astros’ controversial second baseman hit a leadoff home run in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the 2021 World Series, tying him with Yankees great Bernie Williams for the second most postseason homers all-time. The blast, which helped seal a 7-2 Astros win against the Atlanta Braves in Houston to tie the Series, was Altuve’s 22nd October dinger. Manny Ramirez has the most with 29. “To hit 22 homers in the playoffs and tie [Williams] — always every
Win a trip for two to Puerto Rico — ends October 15, 2021
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and in honor of the now official Roberto Clemente Day on September 15, LatinoBaseball.com will be featuring stories, videos and other highlights of the Pittsburgh Pirates legend for the next 30 days as well as offering a trip to Puerto Rico giveaway from LatinoBaseball's parent company, Atlantino LLC. Visit the LatinoBaseball.com homepage to discover all that’s in store for the next month, which includes the Roberto Clemente VIP Experience segments featuring his sons, Luis and Roberto Jr., as well as Hall of Famers Orlando Cepeda and Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez, and bestselling author and and
Pittsburgh designates Sept. 15 as Roberto Clemente Day, weeklong events celebrate Pirates legend
From September 13 through September 15, 2021, special activities have been organized by the Roberto Clemente Foundation, the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Pirates to celebrate September 15 as “Roberto Clemente Day” throughout Major League Baseball. The date was chosen in part to coincide with the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual U.S. observance, from September 15 to October 15, which celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Latin American citizens. Clemente Week Events Welcome Reception — Monday, September 13: Family, partners and guests from San Juan, Puerto Rico and beyond will launch Day One with a
Roberto Clemente museum exhibit set to reopen in Puerto Rico on Oct. 1
By Elizabeth Llorente They called Roberto Clemente “The Great One,” a champion on the baseball field who used his star power to aid the sick and poor before losing his life in a tragic plane crash at the age of 38. Now his fellow boricuas (or Puerto Ricans) will get to immerse themselves in the history of both the star athlete and the humanitarian when a museum exhibit on Clemente reopens on Oct. 1. The exhibit (which debuted last year but then shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic) at El Museo del Deporte de Puerto Rico in the city of Guaynabo includes
Roberto Clemente VIP Experience virtual event is glimpse into baseball icon’s life
Fans of baseball great Roberto Clemente will get the opportunity to connect with the late Hall of Famer through the people who knew him best with the Roberto Clemente VIP Experience, a free virtual event on Aug. 26, 2021. Much of what is known about Clemente is centered on his baseball career, his ethnicity, or his untimely passing while engaged in philanthropic activities. However, little attention is given to the man behind the game. Drawing from the behind-the-scenes book “Clemente: The True Legacy of an Undying Hero” authored by Roberto’s late wife Vera Clemente along with his family, the VIP
Remembering Roberto Clemente: A life beyond baseball
While Roberto Clemente was an extraordinary baseball player, his passion for helping the underprivileged and marginalized and his love of his family and heritage are why he is so well remembered today. The first Hispanic superstar in Major League baseball, Clemente died on New Year's Eve in 1972 on his way to assist victims in earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua. Clemente, 38, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, was widely known for his compassion and charitable works. He was transporting supplies when the airplane carrying him and three others crashed into the ocean off his native Puerto Rico. "My father's compassion for others
Fernando Tatis Jr. is LatinoBaseball.com Player of the Week
Padres fans who nearly fainted at the sickening sight of their $330 million-dollar baby grabbing his arm in pain during an a-bat can rest easy. The 10 days on the IL earlier this month seemingly worked wonders for Fernando Tatis Jr., whom many feared was headed for surgery for what amounted to a minor dislocation and torn labrum in the shoulder of his non-throwing arm. Not only did the flashy young shortstop go on a homer-hitting tear last week, he did it against the Dodgers, who have become San Diego’s official nemesis now that the Padres have considerably closed
