Donald Trump supports retiring Roberto Clemente's No. 21 across MLB
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Donald Trump expressed his support for Major League Baseball to retire Roberto Clemente's iconic No. 21 during a social media tribute on Clemente Day. He highlighted Clemente's contributions to baseball and equality, referring to him as one of his all-time favorite players. Although the Pirates have retired Clemente's number and the league celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, MLB has not yet announced any plans to retire No. 21 league-wide. Discussions about retiring the number have persisted among baseball fans for decades, paralleling the retirement of Jackie Robinson's No. 42.
- •Trump calls Clemente one of his favorite players.
- •Clemente's No. 21 is retired by the Pirates since 1973.
- •Tribute coincides with ongoing conversations about retiring No. 21 across MLB.
- •Clemente was a 15-time All-Star and MVP.
- •MLB renamed its Commissioner’s Award in Clemente's honor in 1973.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump wants an MLB number retired for one of his ‘all-time favourite players’
"Donald Trump would support Major League Baseball retiring Roberto Clemente’s iconic No. 21 across the sport, calling the Pittsburgh Pirates legend one of his favourite players of all time.
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