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Should MLB retire Roberto Clemente's jersey number?
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For Many Latino Players, Roberto Clemente's Number Is Off Limits, Too - The New York Times
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Here's why it would be a bad idea for MLB to retire Roberto Clemente's No. 21
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Altoona Curve to retire Roberto Clemente's No. 21
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MLB allows more players to wear No. 21 to honor Roberto Clemente – NBC Sports Chicago
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For Many Latino Players, Roberto Clemente's Number Is Off Limits, Too - The New York Times
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Vintage Retire Number 21 Pittsburgh Baseball in the Steel City
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MLB's Pirates will honor Roberto Clemente by wearing his number
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Petition 21 millions signatures to retire MLB #21
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Clemente elected to Hall of Fame only months after crash
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No, we do not need to retire Roberto Clemente's number across baseball - NBC Sports
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Roberto Clemente Custom Framed Jersey Display With (2) Jersey Retirement & Team Pins