Why are MLB players wearing 21 on their sleeve

The Major League Baseball (MLB) recently announced that all players will wear a patch with the number 21 on their right sleeve to honor the late Roberto Clemente. Clemente was a legendary Puerto Rican baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 to 1972. He was tragically killed in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1972 while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

Clemente was a 15-time All-Star, 12-time Gold Glove winner, and the 1971 World Series MVP. He was also a pioneer for Latino players in MLB and was the first Latin American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

The number 21 was Clemente's uniform number, and it has been retired by the Pirates in his honor. By wearing the patch, MLB players are paying tribute to Clemente's legacy and his impact on the game of baseball.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why was Roberto Clemente so important? Roberto Clemente was a pioneer for Latino players in MLB and was the first Latin American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
How did Roberto Clemente die? Roberto Clemente died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1972 while delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
What is the significance of the number 21 in MLB? The number 21 was Roberto Clemente's uniform number, and it has been retired by the Pirates in his honor.
Why are MLB players wearing the number 21 on their sleeve? By wearing the patch, MLB players are paying tribute to Clemente's legacy and his impact on the game of baseball.
When will MLB players stop wearing the number 21 on their sleeve? There is no current timeline for when MLB players will stop wearing the patch.

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Why are MLB Players Wearing 21 on Their Sleeve?