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This Date in Pirates History: August 22
Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including one that went on to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Five players are covered here, while later we will… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 21
There have been seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, of which, we start of with the starting right fielder for the first team in franchise history to… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 20
We have three former Pittsburgh Pirates that were born on this date, including one that went on to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. There are also two trades… Read more
Roberto Clemente: His First Day With the Pirates
Many stories have been told about the great Roberto Clemente during the years, highlighting his great batting and amazing throwing arm, as well as his humanitarian efforts and tragic ending…. Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 18
On a day that the great Roberto Clemente would’ve turned 78(more on him later), we have two trades to discuss, six other players born on this date(including another Pirates HOF… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 17
There have been four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including one that played just one inning of one game. In his Jolly Roger Rewind, John Fredland covers… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 16
A very busy day for Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays, ten in all, with some interesting(and tragic) stories among the group. John Fredland recaps a spectacular ending to a game from the… Read more
Doggie Miller, Longtime Pirates Catcher
George “Doggie” Miller became the first player in Pittsburgh Pirates history to play ten seasons with the franchise, a feat that wasn’t equaled until 14 years after he last put… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: August 15
On a busy day for Pittsburgh Pirates history, we have two transactions that include Hall of Fame players and two pitchers that threw just one inning in their Pirates career…. Read more