Pittsburgh Pirates All-Time Greats
The eight greatest to ever wear the black and gold - from Honus Wagner to Roberto Clemente and the We Are Family champions.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have turned black and gold into a symbol of grit across five World Series titles and more than 140 years. From the shortstop on the most famous card ever printed to the Great One in right field, these are the eight greatest ever to play where the three rivers meet.
- League
- NL Central
- Founded
- 1882 as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
- Titles
- 5x World Series Champions (1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979)
- Ballpark
- PNC Park (2001)
Roberto Clemente
The Great One collected exactly 3,000 hits and won twelve Gold Gloves with the most feared arm in right field. A humanitarian icon, he died delivering earthquake relief and was inducted into Cooperstown immediately.
Willie Stargell
Pops was the towering slugger and clubhouse leader of the We Are Family champions of 1979. He shared the 1979 NL MVP and captained two Pirates title teams with 475 career home runs.
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Honus Wagner
The Flying Dutchman is regarded as the greatest shortstop ever and one of the first five Hall of Famers. His T206 card is the most famous and valuable in the entire hobby.
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Andrew McCutchen
Cutch won the 2013 NL MVP and pulled the Pirates back into contention after two decades of losing. His charisma and steady excellence made him the modern face of the franchise.
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Bill Mazeroski
Maz hit the only walk-off home run ever to end a Game 7 of the World Series, in 1960. He was also a defensive wizard, widely considered the greatest fielding second baseman ever.
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Ralph Kiner
Kiner led the National League in home runs in each of his first seven seasons, a record streak. His prodigious power made him the biggest gate attraction in Pittsburgh.
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Dave Parker
The Cobra won the 1978 NL MVP and back-to-back batting titles as a towering, cannon-armed force. He was a driving presence on the 1979 world champions.
Pie Traynor
For decades Traynor was considered the greatest third baseman in baseball history. He batted over .320 for his career, all of it spent in Pittsburgh.
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Every Pirates All-Star, all in one place.
| Player | Pos | All-Star Selections | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
Roberto Clemente (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 17 | 1960-1967, 1969-1972 |
 Bill Mazeroski (Hall of Fame)
|
2B | 12 | 1958-1960, 1962-1964, 1967 |
 Arky Vaughan (Hall of Fame)
|
SS | 8 | 1934-1941 |
 Dick Groat |
SS | 8 | 1959-1960, 1962 |
 Smoky Burgess |
C | 7 | 1959-1961, 1964 |
 Willie Stargell (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 7 | 1964-1966, 1971-1973, 1978 |
 Roy Face |
RP | 6 | 1959-1961 |
 Andrew McCutchen |
OF | 5 | 2011-2015 |
 Ralph Kiner (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 5 | 1948-1952 |
 Bob Elliott |
3B | 4 | 1941-1942, 1944-1945 |
 Bob Friend |
SP | 4 | 1956, 1958, 1960 |
 Bobby Bonilla |
3B | 4 | 1988-1991 |
Dave Parker (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 4 | 1977, 1979-1981 |
 Paul Waner (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 4 | 1933-1935, 1937 |
 Rip Sewell |
SP | 4 | 1943-1946 |
 Tony Pena |
C | 4 | 1982, 1984-1986 |
 Al Oliver |
OF | 3 | 1972, 1975-1976 |
 Andy Van Slyke |
OF | 3 | 1988, 1992-1993 |
 Bob Skinner |
OF | 3 | 1958, 1960 |
 Frank Thomas (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 3 | 1954-1955, 1958 |
| Frankie Gustine | 2B | 3 | 1946-1948 |
 Freddy Sanchez |
2B | 3 | 2006-2007, 2009 |
 Jason Kendall |
C | 3 | 1996, 1998, 2000 |
 Manny Sanguillen |
C | 3 | 1971-1972, 1975 |
 Mark Melancon |
RP | 3 | 2013, 2015-2016 |
 Barry Bonds |
OF | 2 | 1990, 1992 |
 Bill Madlock |
3B | 2 | 1981, 1983 |
 Bob Veale |
SP | 2 | 1965-1966 |
 Brian Giles |
OF | 2 | 2000-2001 |
 Bryan Reynolds |
OF | 2 | 2021, 2024 |
 David Bednar |
RP | 2 | 2022, 2023 |
 Dick Stuart |
1B | 2 | 1961 |
 Felipe Vazquez |
RP | 2 | 2018-2019 |
 Gene Alley |
SS | 2 | 1967-1968 |
 Jason Bay |
OF | 2 | 2005-2006 |
 Joel Hanrahan |
RP | 2 | 2011-2012 |
 Josh Harrison |
2B | 2 | 2014, 2017 |
 Matty Alou |
OF | 2 | 1968-1969 |
 Mike Williams |
RP | 2 | 2002-2003 |
 Paul Skenes
|
SP | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
 Phil Garner |
2B | 2 | 1980-1981 |
 Pie Traynor (Hall of Fame)
|
3B | 2 | 1933-1934 |
 Vern Law |
SP | 2 | 1960 |
 Vince DiMaggio |
OF | 2 | 1943-1944 |
| A. J. Burnett | SP | 1 | 2015 |
 Adam Frazier |
2B | 1 | 2021 |
 Al Lopez |
C | 1 | 1941 |
 Bob Walk |
SP | 1 | 1988 |
 Carlos Garcia |
2B | 1 | 1994 |
 Cy Blanton |
SP | 1 | 1937 |
 Dale Long |
1B | 1 | 1956 |
 Dave Giusti |
RP | 1 | 1973 |
 Denny Neagle |
SP | 1 | 1995 |
 Dock Ellis |
SP | 1 | 1971 |
 Ed Sprague |
3B | 1 | 1999 |
 Elbie Fletcher |
1B | 1 | 1943 |
 Elmer Riddle |
SP | 1 | 1948 |
 Evan Meek |
RP | 1 | 2010 |
| Frankie Zak | SS | 1 | 1944 |
 Gerrit Cole |
SP | 1 | 2015 |
 Gus Suhr |
1B | 1 | 1936 |
 Hank Foiles |
C | 1 | 1957 |
 Jack Wilson |
SS | 1 | 2004 |
 Jason Grilli |
RP | 1 | 2013 |
 Jason Thompson |
1B | 1 | 1982 |
 Jay Bell |
SS | 1 | 1993 |
 Jeff Locke |
SP | 1 | 2013 |
 Jerry Reuss |
SP | 1 | 1975 |
 Jim Bibby |
SP | 1 | 1980 |
 John Candelaria |
SP | 1 | 1977 |
 John Smiley |
SP | 1 | 1991 |
 Josh Bell |
1B | 1 | 2019 |
 Ken Brett |
SP | 1 | 1974 |
 Kent Tekulve |
RP | 1 | 1980 |
 Kevin Correia |
SP | 1 | 2011 |
 Lloyd Waner (Hall of Fame)
|
OF | 1 | 1938 |
 Mace Brown |
RP | 1 | 1938 |
 Mike Easler |
OF | 1 | 1981 |
 Mitch Keller |
SP | 1 | 2023 |
 Murry Dickson |
SP | 1 | 1953 |
 Nate McLouth |
OF | 1 | 2008 |
 Neal Heaton |
SP | 1 | 1990 |
 Pedro Alvarez |
3B | 1 | 2013 |
 Preacher Roe |
SP | 1 | 1945 |
 Rich Gossage (Hall of Fame)
|
RP | 1 | 1977 |
 Rick Reuschel |
SP | 1 | 1987 |
 Rick Rhoden |
SP | 1 | 1986 |
 Starling Marte |
OF | 1 | 2016 |
 Steve Blass |
SP | 1 | 1972 |
 Tony Watson |
RP | 1 | 2014 |
 Tony Womack |
2B | 1 | 1997 |
 Zach Duke |
RP | 1 | 2009 |
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The franchise's legends together on a solid-wood 12x15 plaque - eight genuine licensed cards under an engraved nameplate, built and ready to hang in your fan cave.
Each plaque is built from genuine licensed cards; the exact card of each player may vary slightly from those pictured. Handmade in the USA · ships nationwide.