Roberto Clemente’s family this week visited the mural and school in Orlando, formerly known as Stonewall Jackson Middle, but renamed in honor of the Major League Baseball legend.
Roberto Clemente Jr. and his brother Luis Roberto Clemente saw first-hand the mural that immortalizes historic moments from their legendary father’s baseball career.
The mural depicts moments such as Clemente’s 3,000th hit and winning the National League MVP in 1966.
“Seeing someone who looks like you, elevated in a certain way, will inspire you in the way you behave and also to help others,” reflected Luis Roberto.
The Puerto Rican sports figure, also known for his humanitarian legacy, came to life with the stroke of Neysa Millán’s brush, a local graphic artist who donated her talent to the project.