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Memorial gathering held to commemorate 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death

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1 Min Read • Dec. 31, 2022 | 3 years Ago
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Roberto Clemente III (left) looks on as his father, Roberto Clemente Jr., hugs family friend Angie Gialloreto during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pittsburgh Pirate great Roberto Clemente’s death near his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Eben Adams and his son, Will, , 11, of Shadyside, become emotional as they listen to a trumpeter during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death near his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Roberto Clemente Jr. and his son, Roberto Clemente III, place a wreath at the Roberto Clemente statue outside PNC Park during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Chris Bolla of Mt. Lebanon holds a Roberto sign during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death at his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Roberto Clemente Jr., with son Roberto Clemente III, speaks during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his father’s death at his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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A flower arrangement is seen during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death at his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Roberto Clemente Jr. sheds a tear as a fan talks about how his father was loved by the city of Pittsburgh during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death at his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review
Roberto Clemente III looks on as father, Roberto Clemente Jr., speaks during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death near his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
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Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review
Roberto Clemente Jr. (center), his wife, Kailee, and their son, Roberto Clemente III, take a group photo with family, friends and fans of Roberto Clemente Sr. during a memorial gathering to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roberto Clemente’s death at his statue outside PNC Park on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

A memorial gathering was held at the Roberto Clemente statue outside PNC Park on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death.

Roberto Clemente Jr., his wife, Kailee, and their children, Roberto III, and Leo, along with family, friends and fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates legend, gathered at the statue to place flowers and photos. Candles were planned to be lit around the statue in the evening.

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