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Founded in 1882. Originally called the Pittsburgh Alleghenies.
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The 1909 season marked the beginning of a new era in ballparks as the Pirates christened Forbes Field on June 30
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From 1950 through 1957, a foundation was being put into place. Standout players were added throughout the decade, including 2001 Hall-of-Fame inductee Bill Mazeroski, Dick Groat, Vernon Law, Bob Friend, Bill Virdon, and Hall-of-Fame right fielder Roberto Clemente.
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A thrilling win for the Pirates was winning the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees on a game-winning walk-off home run by Bill Mazeroski, It was the only time that Game 7 of the World Series has ever ended with a home run.
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The Pirates won the 1971 World Series, led by the talent of Roberto Clemente, and the 1979 World Series under the slogan "We Are Family", led by "Pops" Willie Stargell.. Those years had a tight-knit, close team.
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The 1980 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 99th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 94th in the National League. The Pirates finished third in the National League East with a record of 83–79.
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Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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PNC Park,on the North Shore of Pittsburgh which opened in spring 2001, is the current home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Opening Day is slated for March 26th on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.After the three-game series in Florida, the team travels to Chicago to take on the Cubs for three more games before returning to Pittsburgh to face the Cincinnati Reds in the home opener on April 2nd.
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Seasons: 138 (1882 to 2019)
Record: 10545-10405, .503 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 17
Pennants: 9
World Championships: 5
