Pirates History

This Date in Pirates History: November 3

Pirates HistoryNovember 3, 2011

On this date in 1856 one of the winningest pitchers to ever put on a Pittsburgh uniform was born. Jim McCormick only played one...

This Date in Pirates History: November 2

Pirates HistoryNovember 2, 2011

We covered Gary Redus yesterday, today just happens to be the birthday of the man he platooned with in Pittsburgh for a time. Born...

This Date in Pirates History: November 1

Pirates HistoryNovember 1, 2011

Born on this date in in 1956 was Gary Redus, who played five years for the Pittsburgh Pirates, including all three NL East pennant...

This Date in Pirates History: October 31

Pirates HistoryOctober 31, 2011

On this date in 1973 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Milt May to the Houston Astros in exchange for pitcher Jerry Reuss. May had...

This Date in Pirates History: October 30

Pirates HistoryOctober 30, 2011

Born on this date in 1960 was Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Lee Tunnell, who played for the team from 1982-85. He was a 2nd round...

The 1904 Season: Part Two

Pirates HistoryOctober 30, 2011

As mentioned previously, the Pittsburgh Pirates had lost their best starter to injury, Deacon Phillippe, on June 16 after his 5-1 win. They stood in...

This Date in Pirates History: October 29

Pirates HistoryOctober 29, 2011

Born on this date in 1944 was Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby, who was with the team from 1978-1983. Prior to joining Pittsburgh, Bibby had...

This Date in Pirates History: October 28

Pirates HistoryOctober 28, 2011

Born on this date in 1935 was longtime Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, who played for the team from 1962-72. Veale was signed as a...

This Date in Pirates History: October 27

Pirates HistoryOctober 27, 2011

Born on this date in 1922 was one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ralph Kiner. The Pirates signed Kiner...