The evening kicked off with the appearance of another legend, former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and color commentator Steve Blass. Addressing VIP reception guests, Blass reminisced about his ...

Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and longtime broadcaster Steve Blass will be awarded an honorary degree from Point Park University during the school's commencement ceremony at the end of April.

STEVE BLASS, WHO PLAYED WITH CLEMENTE, TALKING ABOUT HIS IMPACT ON AND OFF THE FIELD. HE HELPED ME GO FROM A BALLPLAYER TO A MAJOR LEAGUER, AND THAT’S BIG. THERE’S A LOT OF BALLPLAYERS.

Former Pirates’ pitcher Steve Blass was also in attendance for the event, as the team was also unveiling a brand new plaque at the location that the pitcher’s mound was at in Three Rivers Stadium.

"It's not just a death, it's a hero's death. A lot of athletes do wonderful things – but they don't die doing it," says former teammate Steve Blass about Roberto Clemente on ESPN Classic's ...

Former Pirates pitcher and former broadcaster Steve Blass said every great player probably has a great legacy, but “nobody, nobody has a legacy like Roberto Clemente.” “What a beautiful day ...