On and off the field, Roberto Clemente embodied class and humanitarianism.

The Hall of Fame joins the baseball community in celebrating The Great One today and every day. #ClementeDay

Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente hits a HR in Game 7 of the 1971 World Series vs. Baltimore Orioles pitcher Mike Cuellar! He hit .414 for the Series and was named MVP! #MLB #Baseball #History #ClementeDay

Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente shows off his cannon for an arm during the 1971 World Series! #MLB #Baseball #ClementeDay

Baseball legends Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays & Henry Aaron pose after the 1961 Major League All-Star Game at Candlestick Park, San Francisco! A manager's dream outfield! #MLB #Baseball #History #ClementeDay

Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente hits a long HR vs. Detroit #Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich during the 1971 Major League All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium! ⚾️ #MLB #Baseball #History #ClementeDay

Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve (1958-64) #MLB #USMC #ClementeDay

Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente takes a big swing with New York #Yankees legend Yogi Berra behind the plate during the 1960 World Series at Forbes Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #ClementeDay

1955 Topps Roberto Clemente Rookie Baseball Card #MLB #ClementeDay

"I'm convinced that God wanted me to play baseball." ~ Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Roberto Clemente #MLB #Baseball #History #ClementeDay

Today is Roberto Clemente Day - Celebrating the life of the baseball legend & humanitarian known as "The Great One"! #MLB #Pirates #ClementeDay

remains a revered figure in Pittsburgh, in Puerto Rico, and throughout all of Latin America.

Every September 15, we celebrate #ClementeDay to honor Roberto’s legacy of charity and kindness.