Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates History

  • Founding of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys

    Founding of the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
    Pittsburgh Alleghenys were founded in 1882- They would later be known as Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Becoming the Pittsburgh Pirates

    Becoming the Pittsburgh Pirates
    In 1891 the team officially becomes the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • World Series Winner!

    World Series Winner!
    Pittsburgh Pirates win their first World Series.
  • Leaving Forbes Field behind

    Leaving Forbes Field behind
    Pirates leave Forbes Field to play at Three Rivers Stadium.
  • 65th Major League Baseball AllStar Game

    65th Major League Baseball AllStar Game
    The largest crowd of 59,568 was in Pittsburgh to ever watch a professional baseball game. The 65th Major League Baseball AllStar Game was hosted there
  • New Owners

    New Owners
    Pittsburgh Associates sold the Pirates to Kevin McClatchy and a group of his investors.
  • Pirates Final game at Three Rivers Stadium

    Pirates Final game at Three Rivers Stadium
    Pirates say goodbye to Three Rivers Stadium, and prepare to start playing at PNC Park.
  • PNC Park

    PNC Park
    Pirates began playing at PNC Park , Three Rivers was demolished.
  • New Control

    New Control
    Bob Nutting becomes in control of the Pirates
  • 2013 AllStar Game

    2013 AllStar Game
    Pirates placed 5 players in the 2013 AllStar Game.