History of the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Alleghenies become the Pittsburgh Pirates

Dec 1, 1891

Originally called the Pittsburgh Alleghenies, the Pittsburgh Pirates changed their name after signing the Philadelphia Athletics' second basemen Louis Bierbauer in a quick deal. The Athletics called the team "Pirates" as an insult, but the Pirates enjoyed the name so much they kept it.

Pirates Win First World Series

Oct 16, 1909

The Pittsburgh Pirates win their first World Series in 7 games vs. the Detroit Tigers.

Roberto Clemente

Apr 17, 1955

[Roberto Clemente makes his major league debut at forbes Field.] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_vaB3Xzgg)

Pirates Win 3rd World Series in Dramatic Fashion

Oct 13, 1960

[The Pittsburgh Pirates win their 3rd World Series in game 7 vs. the New York Yankees. The win comes in the bottom of the 9th with a walk-off home run by Bill Mazeroski.] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1nYMg-jU4)

3 Rivers Stadium Opens

Jul 16, 1970

[Three Rivers Stadium becomes home to both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers] (http://www.pittsburghsteelers.co.uk/steelers/trs/three%20rivers%20page1.htm)

Last World Series Win

Oct 17, 1979

The Pittsburgh Pirates win their 5th world series in 7 games vs the Baltimore Orioles. Known as the "We Are Family" year, it was a high point in the history of the Pirates.

Pirates End Playoff Droughts

Oct 1, 2013

[The Pittsburgh Pirates reach the postseason for the first time in 21 years after 20 consecutive losing seasons, the longest in any American professional sport history. ] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcLUw3_oN1g)