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Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates

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The Washington Post |
“We want to make sure that the Clemente family understands that we intended no disrespect to their father,” team president Travis Williams said in a statement.
Fox News |
Clemente said he learned about the tribute’s removal through social media.

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