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[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Kyle Becker @kylenabecker]

BREAKING: Victor Wembayama has become the first immigrant to be ejected from Minnesota

[Sports Season @SportsSeason_]

Men’s Warehouse

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@BarryOnHere We all saw this coming. If you’ve watched the Steelers at all you knew this was coming too

[NFL @NFL]

DARNELL WASHINGTON OH MY GLORIOUS STIFF ARM.

CINvsPIT on CBS/Paramount+
https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt

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@Pirates One hit in 11 innings is…something

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@Alex_Kozora Minkah didn’t even want to make that tackle. Let that receiver walk 5 yards after initial contact. What happened to him?

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@Steelersdepot Patrick Queen trying to play patty cake like a bitch

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@SmilePolitely8 @Steelersdepot You nailed it 😂

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@NFL_DovKleiman @nick_underhill

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING NEWS: The Fox News Decision Desk projects that Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States.

[KEN IN SA @SAsportshonk]

Congratulations Brittney Griner…Olympic Gold Medalist. 🇺🇸🏀
Take that Russia!!!🇷🇺 #Olympics

[Denny Hamlin @dennyhamlin]

I beat your favorite driver 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Courtney Anne @CourtAnne1225]

Ngl, I thought this was Pete Davidson

[NFL @NFL]

An incredibly emotional night in Pittsburgh.

And the @steelers find a way to win it for Franco. 💛🖤

[Bob Pompeani @KDPomp]

On a night the #Steelers honored the late Franco Harris, they come up with their own version of a late #ImmaculateReception Pickett to Pickens. 13 points for the win, just as 13 points won it 50 years ago.

#Franco is smiling from above 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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“FRANCO! FRANCO!”

There was a 100% chance this play worked. https://t.co/1HTZdiNTb0

[Warren Sharp @SharpFootball]

the Immaculate Reception changed the Steelers franchise forever

From inception in 1933 to 1971:

25* of 37 yrs sub-.500

0 playoff wins

*most of any team

Immaculate Reception was their FIRST EVER playoff win

50 yrs since?

Most wins in NFL

Only 7 yrs sub-.500

6 Super Bowls

[Barstool Yinzers @BarstoolBurgh]

Favorite Immaculate Reception video…

Raiders sideline in complete disbelief.

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@Alex_Kozora Whoa great call