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Innaugural Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates (then known as the Alleghenys) played their first game in franchise history on April 30, 1887 against the Chicago White Stockings. The Allegehnys won the game 6-2.
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Pittsburgh Pirates History
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Honus Wagner's Pirates Debut
Honus Wagner made his Pirates debut on April 19, 1900 in St. Louis. Wagner made a quick impact as he broke up Cy Young's no hit bid in the fifth inning with a base hit.
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Pirates Win First World Series
On October 16, 1909, the Pirates shut out the Detroit Tigers in Game 7 to win the first World Series title in franchise history.
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Pirates Win Second World Series
The Pirates defeated the Washington Senators 9-7 on October 15, 1925 to win their second World Series title.
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Pirates Win World Series in Dramatic Fashion
On October 13, 1960, the Pirates defeated the New York Yankees 10-9 in Game 7 to win their third world title. Bill Mazeroski hit a game winning home run in the bottom of the ninth.
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Three Rivers Stadium Opens
After playing over 60 years at Forbes Field, the Pirates played their first game at Three Rivers Stadium.
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Pirates Win Fourth World Title
Led by Roberto Clemente, the Pirates win their fourth world title after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 in Game 7 on October 17, 1971.
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Clemente's 3,000th Hit
On September 13, 1972, Roberto Clemente picked up his 3,000th hit against the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium. It would end up being the final hit of his career in his final at- bat.
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Pirates Win Fifth World Series
On October 17, 1979 the Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in Game 7 to win their fifth World title.
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Cordova/ Rincon Combine for No Hitter
The Pirates' Francisco Cordova and Ricardo Rincon combined for a 10 inning no hitter at Three Rivers Stadium against the Houston Astros. Mark Smith won the game in the bottom of the 10th with a walk-off 3 run home run.
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Final Game at Three Rivers Stadium
The Pirates and Chicago Cubs played on October 1, 2000 in the final game at Three Rivers Stadium. Pittsburgh-native John Wehner hit the final home run at the stadium, but the Pirates would lose to Chicago 10-9.
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First Game at PNC Park
The Pirates opened their new home at PNC Park on April 9, 2001 against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates lost 8-2. -
Pirates Open 2013 Season
The Pirates opened their 127th season on April 1, 2013 vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Pirates lost the game 3-1.
