The Pirates star was a great player and humanitarian whose life was cut short in an airplane crash on Dec. 31, 1972.

Beyond being a Hall of Fame ballplayer, Roberto Clemente was one of the greatest philanthropists in baseball history and left a towering legacy that endures more than a half-century since his untimely ...

This week, Major League Baseball saluted one of the sport’s all-time greats by nominating players for the Roberto Clemente Award. Clemente won Golden Gloves, Most Valuable Player awards, and two World ...

Roberto Clemente Day honors a player who shined both on and off the field. A Hall of Famer and philanthropist, Roberto Clemente played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972, winning four ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They set scoring records, won Olympic gold medals, and helped revolutionize their respective sports. More ...

Roberto Clemente Day is celebrated annually on September 15 across Major League Baseball, honoring the legendary player and humanitarian. This year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting their first ...