Courtesy: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
PITTSBURGH (PTTP) – The Pirates Opening Weekend did not go how they hoped, dropping the series to the Yankees and receiving criticism on social media platforms. This criticism, however, was not about the team’s play, but about the removal of a Roberto Clemente Tribute Sign that was a mainstay on the outfield wall.
Originally brought to peoples’ attention by PGHClothingCo on X, the post gained traction fast as Roberto Clemente Jr reposted the photo, in which his father’s sign was replaced by an advertisement for an alcoholic beverage. Clemente and his family later issued a statement on the matter:
While we appreciate that the Pirates acknowledged their failure to inform us, it reveals a broader issue: a lack of meaningful collaboration between the organization and on matters that are deeply personal and historically significant to us and the fans.
Since Clemente’s statement has been released, the Pirates have replaced the advertisement with the Tribute Sign.