Pittsburgh Pirates History

Explore the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates documented through photographs and film.

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Steve Blass with his father Bob after pitching a complete game three-hitter to lead the Pirates to a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of the 1971 World Series at Three Rivers Stadium on October 12, 1971

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Phil Garner and Chuck Tanner at the 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at PNC Park on July 11, 2006

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José Castillo and Bill Virdon before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 25, 2005

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Elbie Fletcher, 1939

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John Smiley, 1989

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Lloyd Waner, 1928

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Vernon Law pitching during a game at Forbes Field, 1960

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Rowdy Tellez signs a baseball for a fan before a game against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park on May 5, 2024

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Francisco Cervelli celebrates after scoring the winning run on a walk-off double by Kevin Newman in the bottom of the 10th inning during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on April 6, 2019

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Willie Stargell during Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida, 1985

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Kent Tekulve during a game at Three Rivers Stadium, 1977

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Andrew McCutchen and Michael McKenry celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs to clinch a National League Postseason berth at Wrigley Field on September 23, 2013

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Neal Heaton pitching during a game against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium on May 7, 1989

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Roberto Clemente and Danny Murtaugh, 1970

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Johnny Ray during a game at Three Rivers Stadium, 1982

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Aroldis Chapman and Starling Marte before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 15, 2024

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Matt Stairs during a game against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park, 2003

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Preacher Roe, 1945

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Wilbur Cooper, 1921

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Honus Wagner fishing at Riverside Park in Dawson Springs, Kentucky during 1914 Spring Training