The Clemente Museum
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  Location in Pittsburgh | |
| Established | July 2007 |
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| Location | 3339 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15201 |
| Coordinates | 40°26′40″N 80°00′11″W / 40.444470°N 80.002920°W |
| Executive director | Duane Rieder |
| Nearest parking | On site (no charge) |
| Website | clementemuseum |
The Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.
The museum is located in the former Engine House No. 25, in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania It features thousands of items of Clemente memorabilia, including professional sports photography, Clemente family snapshots, old uniforms, gloves, balls, bats, and seats from Forbes Field.[1][2]
History
The Roberto Clemente Museum was founded in 2007[1] by photographer Duane Rieder. Rieder had met Clemente's family in 1994 during a photo shoot. A decade later, his personal Clemente collection with help from Clemente's immediate family would serve as the basis for the museum.[3]
In 2017, a charity auction featuring over 700 pieces of Roberto Clemente's memorabilia was held.[4] The roster included his 1960 and 1971 World Series ring.[5]
Charitable causes
The Clemente Museum carries on the giving legacy of Roberto Clemente. The museum organized local relief efforts upon hearing of the devastation of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.[6] They asked the community to donate $21, in honor of Clemente's number, for relief.[7] The efforts raised over $50,000 and filled two 43-foot tractor-trailers with supplies.[8]
References
- ^ a b Nelson Jones, Diana (July 23, 2007). "Clemente Museum brightens Lower Lawrenceville outlook". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, PA. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Forty years later, Clementes legacy continues to grow". Tribune-Review. December 29, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Lizarondo, Leah (September 12, 2015). "Roberto Clemente Museum, our city's tribute to "The Great One," celebrates its 9th year". NEXTPittsburgh. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Sheehan, Andy (July 10, 2017). "Clemente Museum Hopes For The Best After Big Auction". KDKA. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Dayton, Rick (July 7, 2017). "Hundreds Of Roberto Clemente's Personal Items Available At All-Star Weekend Auction". KDKA. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "Clemente Museum Helping With Relief Efforts For Puerto Rico". Pittsburgh, PA. Associated Press. September 27, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ Conner, Foo (October 2, 2017). "Roberto Clemente Museum Raises Donations to Help Puerto Rico". Jekko. Pittsburgh, PA. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Stumpf, Alex (October 2, 2017). "Roberto Clemente Museum raises money, supplies for Puerto Rico". Sporting News. Retrieved March 12, 2019.