why are tigers wearing 21

Tigers players wearing number 21 is part of Major League Baseball's celebration of Roberto Clemente Day. On this day, MLB teams, including the Detroit Tigers, honor Roberto Clemente—a Hall of Famer and humanitarian who wore number 21 during his career. Players, managers, and coaches wear a "21" patch on their uniforms in recognition of his legacy, and some players, especially those of Puerto Rican heritage or Clemente Award nominees, wear number 21 itself. This tradition celebrates Clemente's achievements on and off the field, including his 3,000 career hits, 15 All-Star appearances, and his humanitarian efforts before his tragic death in a plane crash in 1972 while delivering earthquake relief supplies.