The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course on a decision to remove from PNC Park a placard honoring the late Hall of Famer and franchise legend Roberto Clemente in order to make room for advertising space. The Pirates' response comes after Clemente's son, Roberto Clemente Jr., criticized the club for the decision.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have angered the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC Park.

“I was shocked to learn that the Clemente 21 sign — a tribute to my father on the right field wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh — had been removed and replaced by an advertisement,” Clemente Jr. said. “This change was made without any communication or consultation with our family.”