Pirates World Series

First World Series in MLB

Oct 13, 1903

First World Series ever. Boston beats Pittsburgh in a 9 game series.

Pirates vs. Yankees

Oct 8, 1927

The Yankes swept the Pirates in four games.

The Yankees Again

Oct 13, 1960

The Pirates beat the Yankees in 7 games. Bill Mazeroski hit what is still the only Game 7 walk off home run in World Series history.

Pirates vs. Orioles

Oct 13, 1971

The Pirates beat the Orioles in 7 games. Roberto Clemente became the first Latin player to be named World Series MVP.

The Orioles Again

Oct 17, 1979

Willie Stargell became the oldest (39) World Series MVP. The Pirates won Game 7 in Baltimore, making them the last major sports team to win a Game 7 on the road until the Penguins did it this year (2009) in the Stanley Cup Final.