Family Gathers For 50th Anniversary Of Clemente’s Death

PITTSBURGH (WPXI) — The family members of Roberto Clemente held a memorial to honor the former Pittsburgh Pirate 50 years after his death. Clemente died on Dec. 31, 1972, when his plane crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico. He was on a mission to help earthquake victims in Nicaragua and was 38 years old. The memorial was held at Clemente’s statue on Federal Street in Pittsburgh’s North Shore. A moment of silence was held. Family members placed the first sentiment at his statue.Any tributes left at the statue will be left to view on Sunday.