Ron Ieraci

Growing old is compulsory; growing up is optional.

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stories - Post-Gazette, Charley Feeney; Press - Bob Smizik; BCT - Andy Nuzzo; 6/20/1975

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1975 - Jerry Reuss blew out his birthday candles by shutting out the St. Louis Cardinals 5-0 at Three Rivers Stadium, tossing a complete game six-hitter with seven whiffs. Homers by Willie Stargell, Dave Parker & Bill Robinson gave the southpaw all the b-day gifts he needed.

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6/19: Jack Trio, '60 Juju, Keepin' On, Steve Swats, Sweep, Groat Debut, Poison Streak & #3000, Game Days, Ted Goes, Todd POTW, HBD Doug, Butch, Johnnie, Fernando, Jerry, Don, Bill, Jake, Frank, Cody, Austin, Tyler, Dusty & Willis https://t.co/BPzPrcIlTr

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1927: Continuing a long-running feud, Pirates C Earl Smith dropped Boston manager Dave Bancroft w/a right to the kisser after they jawed in the 7th frame of a 7-4 Buc win. Bancroft was carried off the field & Smith drew a $500 fine/30-day suspension. https://t.co/oOjtdTA9vL

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6/18: Trevor Gem, Sheriff Charlie, 8 Straight, Giusti Start, Squeakin', Don & Dock Debuts, The Law Won, Riddle-Robin, Sluggin' Smith, Youngs Swapped, Game Days, Roberto TSN, Cox Inked, Romps & Rallies, HBD JB, Ron, Newt, Chipper, Ben & Pepper https://t.co/BPzPrcHO3T

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Post-Gazette story: Charley Feeney; Press story: UPI; 6/18/1969

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1969 - Richie Hebner was the man in a twinbill sweep at Forbes Field against the first place Chicago Cubs, driving in the game’s only run in a 1-0 victory in the opener & then plating a walk-off RBI in a 4-3 nightcap win. Bob Veale won the lidlifter & Steve Blass won the second.

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6/17: Cutch's First, Nate Great, Tike Takes Over, Todd Tough, Walk & Candy #100, Hebs Hot, Game Days, Neil Signs, HBD Mason, Bennie, Joe, Zeb, Bob & Pete https://t.co/BPzPrcIlTr

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1994 - Yes, you can hit into seven DPs & win (although it's not recommended). The Bucs beat the Cards 7-5 in 10 innings despite banging into a NL record-tying seven twin killings at Busch Stadium, rallying in the tenth for the win. The Pirates even scored their last run on a DP.

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6/16: Kendall, Bailey & Groat Signed, Casey At Bat, Streak Ends, 1sts, Bonus Ball, Max Gem, Waner Hot, 5 For Carey, Game Days, Hit Man POTW, Roster Restock, HBD Arquimedes, Chris, KY, John, Dave, Max, Pete, Fritz, Ralph & Marr https://t.co/BPzPrcHO3T

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1962 - Hank Aaron hit a grand slam in the seventh and Roberto Clemente answered with a grannie of his own an inning later, key to a furious two-out Pirates rally that overcame an 8-2, eighth inning hole & was just enough to slip past Milwaukee 9-8 at Forbes Field.

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6/15: Renegade Rules, Cutch Hot - Team Not, Kris Zip, Carlos Steakin', No Home Larcenists, Kitten Purrs, Dingin' Dino, To The Max, To The End, 14 Straight, Game Days, Dome Rainout, HBD Jake, Josh, Erik, Lance, Bruce, Gene, Bud, Babe, Jerry, Peek-A-Boo & Ed https://t.co/CyAlJh2oR3

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Post-Gazette story - Jack Hernon; BCT story - UPI; 6/15/1961

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1961 - Dick Stuart almost single handedly beat the Reds 5-4 at Forbes Field. Big Stu went 3-for-5 with a homer, triple & four runs driven home, with his three-bagger being the walkoff winner in the ninth. Roberto Clemente had four hits & scored the winning run for Bobby Shantz.

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6/14: Junior-Marvell, Eddie-Mo, Pud, Doug & Hal Dealt, Al-Ray, Duelin', A-Rammin', Jose & Zach Attack, '09 Replay, Squeakin' By, Pie & Al's Dozen, Wally Cycle, Stu Boom, Game Days, Maz Nite, AVS Out, HBD Mark & Randy https://t.co/BPzPrcHO3T

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Stories: Post-Gazette, Charley Feeney; Press, Bob Smizik, BCT-UPI; 6/14/1975

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1975 - Al Oliver was the man of the hour with a grand slam & five RBI as the Pirates banged the Braves 10-3 at Atlanta. Richie Zisk also went deep, & game-winner Jim Rooker helped himself with a hit, two runs scored & an RBI although he was less than happy with his pitching.

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6/13: Andrew HR String, El Coffee's 1st, One Strike Away, Mix 'N' Match, Killer Bs, Willie Flexes, Scoops Slam, Yoyo Ward, Game Days, Cutch Signed, HBD Darrell & John https://t.co/BPzPrcHO3T

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Press story: Dan Donovan, Post-Gazette story: Charley Feeney; 6/13/1980

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1980 - Mike Easler, the aptly named Hit Man, hit for the cycle as the Bucs beat the Reds 10-6 at Riverfront Stadium. John Milner & Dale Berra homered while Phil Garner doubled twice to make a winner of Jim Bibby, with big help from Enrique Romo, who went four frames for the save.