Collection 1910-1990 (bulk 1959-1979).

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Collection 1910-1990 (bulk 1959-1979).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35691915

Records include scorecards, yearbooks, programs, ticket stubs, schedules and picture cards documenting players, coaches and games played by the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team. Significant items include programs from World Series, League Championship Series and All-Star games held in Pittsburgh.

.50 linear ft.

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7374057

Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives

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World Series (Baseball)

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Kiner, Ralph

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All-Star Baseball Game (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Stargell, Willie, 1940-2001

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Forbes Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Benswanger, William Edward, 1892-

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Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

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Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)

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The City of Pttsburgh's first nationally recognized professional baseball club was the Pittsburgh Alleghenies which joined the National League in 1887. The Alleghenies became the Pirates in 1891 when they were accused of "pirating" players from the rival American Association (later the American League). The name stuck. The Pirates participated in the first World Series in 1903 losing to the Boston Red Sox five games to three. The Pirates went on to win World Series titles in 1909, 1925, 1960, 19...

Mazeroski, Bill

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