On March 6, 1973 – Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates . Hisle makes the...
On March 4, 1956 – “Clemente Wows Bucs; Outfielder Amazes New Boss, Crowd With Fly-Chasing.” Pittsburgh’s sophomore star-in-waiting blows away both his rookie manager and the Fort Myers, FL faithful in this...
[adrotate banner=”49″] On March 3, 1940 — The Boston Bees sell outfielder Debs Garms to the Pittsburgh Pirates . Garms will get only 358 at bats for Pittsburgh but, nevertheless, will lead...
On March 1, 1947 — New managers in spring training camps are Billy Herman with the Pittsburgh Pirates , Muddy Ruel with the St. Louis Browns , Bucky Harris with the New...
On March 1, 1965 — Future Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente misses the first day of spring training because of a bout with malaria. The Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder will sit out...
On March 1, 1909 — The Pittsburgh Pirates begin construction of their new stadium near Schenley Park near the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. The state-of-the-art stadium will be named Forbes Field in...
On February 14 1996 –Kevin McClatchy and his group of investors purchase the Pirates from the Pittsburgh Associates. More Pittsburgh Pirates history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On February 12 1912 — In a change of outfielders, the Boston Braves send Mike Donlin to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vin Campbell. After one season with Pittsburgh, Donlin will be waived...
On February 11 1928 – the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Vic Aldridge to the New York Giants in exchange for future Hall of Fame pitcher Burleigh Grimes . Aldridge (throwing photo below)...
On February 9 1946 — Pirate southpaw Preacher Roe suffers a brain concussion in an altercation with a referee in a high school basketball game in Arkansas. More Pittsburgh Pirates history &...