Author Archives: John Dreker
Pittsburgh Pirates Catching Great, George Gibson
George Gibson was a durable catcher for the Pirates from 1905 until 1916, a stellar defensive player that handled a Pirates pitching staff full of star hurlers for twelve seasons…. Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 21
We have two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one trade from nine years ago to discuss. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland covers another game… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 20
Three former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of the lesser known Hall of Famers in team history. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland goes back… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 19
On a busy date for former Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays, we have eight players to cover, two of them born on the same exact day, 147 years ago. In his Jolly… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 18
Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including two that were born on the same exact day and one of them played just one major league game. Also… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 17
Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus we have one trade of note. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland takes a look at a very long… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 16
On a slow day for Pittsburgh Pirates birth dates and transactions, we have just one player to talk about and one minor trade. The transaction and the player have a… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 15
Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of just twenty players to hit over 100 homers in a Pirates uniform. We also have a player who… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 14
Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of the better pitchers from the franchise’s early years. John Fredland tackles a doubleheader between the Reds and Pirates… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: July 13
Today is a busy day of birthdays for former Pittsburgh Pirates, seven in all. We start with a player who spent eight seasons in a Pirates uniform, playing more games… Read more