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Pittsburgh Pirates

134th Season

First Game Played April 30, 1887

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115 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 323-5000
http://www.pirateball.com

Historical Moments

On April 30th, The Pittsburgh Allegheneys play their first National League game, defeating the defending league champion Chicago White Stockings, 6-2, in front of nearly 10,000 fans at Recreation Park. Pittsburgh would go on to finish in sixth place with a 55-69 record.

Pirates Best

A.J. Burnett

A.J. Burnett

2012-2013, 2015

Adam LaRoche

Adam LaRoche

2007-2009

Al Martin

Al Martin

1992-1999

Al McBean

Al McBean

1961-1968, 1970

Al Oliver

Al Oliver

1968-1977

Alex Presley

Alex Presley

2010-2013

Andrew McCutchen

Andrew McCutchen

2009-2017

Andy LaRoche

Andy LaRoche

2008-2010

Andy Van Slyke

Andy Van Slyke

1987-1994

Aramis Ramirez

Aramis Ramirez

1998-2003, 2015

Arky Vaughan

Arky Vaughan

1932-1941

Arquimedes Caminero

Arquimedes Caminero

2015-2016

Babe Adams

Babe Adams

1907-1926

Barney Dreyfus Owner

Barney Dreyfus Owner

1900-1932

Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds

1986-1992

Bert Blyleven

Bert Blyleven

1978-1980

Pirates Stadiums

Exposition Park

1891-1909

Forbes Field

1909-1970

Three Rivers Stadium

1970-2000

PNC Park

2001-Present

Championship Teams

1901 & 1902 National League Champions<br>Pittsburgh Pirates

1901 & 1902 National League Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

1909 World Champions<br> Pittsburgh Pirates

1909 World Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

1925 World Champions<br> Pittsburgh Pirates

1925 World Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

1960 World Champions <br> Pittsburgh Pirates

1960 World Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

1971 World Champions <br> Pittsburgh Pirates

1971 World Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

1979 World Champions <br> Pittsburgh Pirates

1979 World Champions
Pittsburgh Pirates

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