A new street sign was announced in the Oakland district of Pittsburgh: Clemente Drive has been renamed to “Robert & Vera Clemente Drive.” The sons of the Clementes petitioned the city of Pittsburgh to add their mother’s name to the street, and the city council of Pittsburgh approved it.

Like Jackie Robinson and many former Negro League stars before him, Roberto Clemente had to deal with racism and Jim Crow laws while making his mark in the Major Leagues, all while setting an example for Latin American ballplayers to come.

After watching future Hall of Famer Monte Irvin at a young age, Roberto Clemente modeled parts of his game -- including his signature outfield throwing -- after the Negro Leagues and Giants star. The pair would go into the Hall of Fame together in 1973 after Clemente's tragic death.