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world series comeback
pirates come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the world series -
1960 Title winner
Bill mazeroski is the first player to hit a game 7 walk off home run in the world series -
First all minority lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates became the first team to have an all minority lineup -
World series winners
Pirates defeat the orioles in the world series -
Clemente inducted into the hall of fame
Roberto Clemente was inducted into the hall of fame just one year after his passing -
1979 Title winner
Pirates win the world series against the orioles again -
Doug Drabecks Cy Young award
Dough Drabeck received this award after breaking his previous record with 22 wins. -
PNC Park construction
the stadium was built and the first game was played march 31 against the reds -
General manager fired
Dave Littlefield was fired after making crucial decisions, which were awful trades and draft selections. -
finally on top
in 2011 the pirates finally get on top after 19 seasons