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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

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[Case @caseumms222]

The flyers? Jail. All of them.

[Case @caseumms222]

Well im all in on konnor griffin

[Pop Crave @PopCrave]

Pamela Anderson has partnered with Aerie for its 100% Aerie Real campaign, which promises to never use AI-generated bodies or people:

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[Case @caseumms222]

I won the st patrick's day trivia at work because of course I did.

[No filter Skin @NoFilterSkin]

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[Case @caseumms222]

I love it here. 🖤💛

[Dave DiCello @DaveDiCello]

This morning most of #Pittsburgh was lit up black and gold in preparation for the #Steelers playoff game tonight, and Sister Bridges even had this black and gold sparkle on the supports. Always amazing to see the city lit up like this.

#HereWeGo

[Cassidy Wood @CassidyWoodTV]

Chills... best 3 min video I've seen in a longggg time. Here. We. Goooo.

[Ben Skowronek @BennySkow]

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[Toronto Argonauts @TorontoArgos]

Let’s goooooooo

[Case @caseumms222]

Hardest working person i know. Well deserved. So proud of you!!! @CoachMillerWC

[Toronto Argonauts @TorontoArgos]

earned every step 🌊

[Toronto Argonauts @TorontoArgos]

The Toronto Argonauts officially announce Mike Miller as the new head coach.

[Case @caseumms222]

Renegade immediately after we couldn't convert on 4th down?

[Case @caseumms222]

Watching Finley during her first renegade at her first @steelers game today made me so emotional lol I wish i could bottle up that feeling so I could drink it when im having a bad day because omg that was pure BLISS. #raisingyinzers

[martha @mxmsworld]

Tuesday, only? Are we sure???

[Case @caseumms222]

When you can finally give into the sleep you've been fighting all day

[miah @cupidjonny]

jonathan bailey sent robert irwin flowers after his performance as fiyero on wicked night wahhh :’)

[Case @caseumms222]

Jord brought home my favorite pizza for dinner because I've been having a rough week 😫🥰 sweetest angel.