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The name "Pirates"
The Pittsburgh Pirates started out as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, but earned their name as the Pittsburgh Pirates after they signed Louis Bierbauer in 1891. The A's and their American Association brethren immediately accused the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of "pirating" Bierbauer away from them and the nick name Pirates stuck.
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Forbes Field
Forbes Field became the home of the Pirates for the next six decades. Forbes Feild was built in virtually the same spot as Three Rivers Stadium. (www.mlb.com) -
1925 World Series
The Pirates were the first team to win a World Series with a three to one deficit. They faced off the Washington Senators and won 4-3. (www.mlb.com) -
1960 World Series
The Pirates beat the New York Yankees 4-3 in the World Series. The first time they competed in a World Series in 33 years. (www.mlb.com) -
Three Rivers Stadium
The Three Rivers Stadium hosted its first game on June 16, 1970, and the Pirates lost 2-3 over the Cincinnati Reds. (www.mlb.com) -
1971 World Championship
The Pirates won the World Championship 3-1 over the San Francisco Giants. (www.mlb.com) -
Roberto Clemente dies in a plane crash
On December 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente boarded a small plane with supplies headed to Puerto Rico after a devastating earthquake. His plane crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico and his body was never recovered. -
1979 World series
The Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3. They also set a record for the coldest World Series at a fridged 41 degrees. (www.mlb.com) (www.birdswatcher.com) -
PNC Park
On April 9, 2001, PNC Park opens its gates and is thought by many fans as the best ballpark ever built. ESPN.com ranked PNC Park as the best ballpark in baseball after touring 30 major league ballparks during the summer of 2003. (www.mlb.com) -
2013 Wild Card
The Pittsburgh Pirates won the Wild Card against the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. (www.mlb.com)