May 19 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Clemente hurts throwing arm and will miss almost 2 months amid raciest comments (1959)

On May 19, 1959 — In a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Bush Stadium, Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente injures his right elbow. Pittsburgh Press reporter Les Biederman writes: “The Puerto Rican lasted three innings last night as the Cardinals beat the Pirates, 8 – 2, retiring in favor o

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