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This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 15th, Donn Clendenon and Enrique Romo

Five former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date. Donn Clendenon, first baseman for the 1961-68 Pirates. He signed with the Pirates as an amateur...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 14th, Jesse Tannehill, Bob Purkey, Earl Francis

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date including one of the better pitchers from the franchise’s early years. Jesse Tannehill, pitcher for the...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 13th, Lee Handley

Eight former Pittsburgh Pirates have been born on July 13th Lee Handley, third baseman for the 1937-41 and 1944-46 Pirates. He spent his first two...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 12th, Rincon and Cordova’s Combined No-Hitter

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus one very memorable game of note. Lee Meadows, pitcher for the 1923-29 Pirates. Meadows was...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 11th, Ed Ott and the Danny Jackson Trade

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date, plus a trade of note. The Trade On this date in 1992, the Pirates traded third baseman Steve...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 10th, Gene Alley and Bobby Lowe

Just two former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus one transaction of note. Gene Alley, shortstop for the Pirates from 1963 until 1973....

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 9th, Coot Veal and Farewell to the Candy Man

Three transactions of note, plus one player born on this date. The Player Coot Veal, pinch-hitter for the Pirates on April 17, 1962. He was a...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 8th, Josh Harrison and Hall of Famer Hank O’Day

Seven former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date Josh Harrison, infielder for the 2011-18 Pirates. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 7th, Hall of Famer Billy Herman

Six former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date and one transaction of note. John Buck, catcher for the 2013 Pirates. He was in his...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 6th, Jason Thompson and Cy Blanton

Four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, plus one game of note Cy Blanton, pitcher for the 1934-39 Pirates. He spent five seasons...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 5th, Goose Gossage

There have been four former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date, including a Hall of Fame pitcher. The Players Goose Gossage, relief pitcher for the...

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History: July 4th, Chuck Tanner

The nation’s birthday is also a popular day for Pittsburgh Pirates birthdays. We have eight former players and one manager. We also have one...

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