The Pirates released a statement Friday that Vera Clemente, the widow of Hall of Famer and humanitarian Roberto Clemente, was hospitalized and in "delicate health."
"We ask all fans to join our Pirates family in sending thoughts and prayers at this difficult time to Vera and the entire Clemente family," the Pirates tweeted.
Vera Clemente, Pirates and MLB Goodwill Ambassador & wife of the great Roberto Clemente, is in delicate health and has been hospitalized.
We ask all fans to join our Pirates family in sending thoughts and prayers at this difficult time to Vera and the entire Clemente family.