An authentic replica of the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey worn by Roberto Clemente, who is now part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Class of 1973. Produced by Mitchell & Ness, this jersey features the classic simple design with tackle twill team logo and number across the chest and Clemente's number 21 on the back.
- Polyester double knit body with full button front
- Tackle twill team logo and number across chest, player number on back
- Includes embroidered player name and year at lower right hem
- 100% polyester
Player Biography
“He gave the term ‘complete’ a new meaning. He made the word ‘superstar’ seem inadequate. He had about him the touch of royalty,” stated former commissioner Bowie Kuhn in eulogizing Roberto Clemente Walker after the player’s tragic death at age 38. Clemente, the great Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder, was killed in a plane crash while flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. Clemente’s pride and humanitarianism won him universal admiration, while his brilliance on the field became legendary. He won four batting crowns and amassed 3,000 hits, displaying a precise and powerful arm. Clemente earned National League Most Valuable Player honors in 1966.
An authentic replica of the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates home jersey worn by Roberto Clemente, who is now part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s Induction Class of 1973. Produced by Mitchell & Ness, this jersey features the classic simple design with tackle twill team logo and number across the chest and Clemente's number 21 on the back.
- Polyester double knit body with full button front
- Tackle twill team logo and number across chest, player number on back
- Includes embroidered player name and year at lower right hem
- 100% polyester
Player Biography
“He gave the term ‘complete’ a new meaning. He made the word ‘superstar’ seem inadequate. He had about him the touch of royalty,” stated former commissioner Bowie Kuhn in eulogizing Roberto Clemente Walker after the player’s tragic death at age 38. Clemente, the great Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder, was killed in a plane crash while flying relief supplies to Nicaraguan earthquake victims. Clemente’s pride and humanitarianism won him universal admiration, while his brilliance on the field became legendary. He won four batting crowns and amassed 3,000 hits, displaying a precise and powerful arm. Clemente earned National League Most Valuable Player honors in 1966.
