Major League Baseball players, coaches, and umpires will be honouring the life of Roberto Clemente today throughout the league in recognition of Roberto Clemente Day. As part of the celebrations, all players will be wearing a white patch featuring Clemente’s number 21 in the black and gold of the Pittsburgh
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MLB Ballplayers Can Now Wear #21 Patch on Ballcaps and Helmets
Why are some baseball players wearing a 21 patch on the back of their caps and helmets? Starting with the 2022 season, marking the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente‘s untimely death, Major League Baseball players who have previously won a Roberto Clemente Award are given the option of adding the
Baseball Celebrates Clemente with “21” Patches; Pirates and Award Winners All Wearing #21
Fans tuning into Major League Baseball games today will notice that all players are wearing the number 21 as a black and gold patch on their jerseys. It’s all in celebration of the 20th annual Roberto Clemente Day, a day to honour a truly great human being both on and