On April 6, 1973, the Pittsburgh Pirates retire Roberto Clemente’s uniform No. 21 in a moving pre-game ceremony before 51,695 fans at Three Rivers Stadium. The 38-year-old Clemente died in a plane...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 4, 1977, The Pittsburgh Pirates make a seemingly minor trade that will pay major dividends when they acquire outfielder Mike Easler from the California Angels for a minor...
On March 31, 2001 – After 31 years in Three Rivers Stadium, the Pittsburgh Pirates move into their new $262 million home at PNC Park, losing to the New York Mets ,...
On March 28, 1961 — 1961 – In their first meeting since Pittsburgh’s dramatic World Series win over New York, the Bucs, behind would-be World Series goat Bob Friend , beat up...
On March 28, 1961 — 1961 – In their first meeting since Pittsburgh’s dramatic World Series win over New York, the Bucs, behind would-be World Series goat Bob Friend , beat up...
On March 25, 1965 — In spring training, Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates suffers a broken bone in his right foot. The injury will sideline the Gold Glove second baseman until...
On March 22, 1989, Benches clear twice and six players are ejected as the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates get into a spring training brawl. “It was sort of fun,” said manager...
On March 20, 1973 — Roberto Clemente becomes the first Hispanic American to gain election to the Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers Association of America announces the results of a special...
On March 17, 1972 — In Caracas, Venezuela, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates play the first of a three-game series. More Pittsburgh Pirates history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record...
On March 16, 1908 — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Honus Wagner, at age 34, announces his retirement. An annual rite of spring, it will not keep him from playing in 151 games, more...