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The mystery of Billy Meyer’s retired number
His playing career was, to use my dad’s favorite expression, nothing to write home about. At age 20 in 1913,…
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Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember 1960 once again
On Friday afternoon, about 150-200 Pittsburgh Pirates fans did what they do every October 13. They gathered at what remains…
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Pirates’ Toronto connection paying dividends
It was a raucous playoff atmosphere in the venerable old ballpark, although only one of the combatants was in contention…
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An early Pirates postmortem
After a 20-8 start to the 2023 season, sparked in part by the return of Andrew McCutchen, Pirates fans had…
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An unusual Pirates all-star team
Although nobody under 40 would recall much of it, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had a rich history. Many all-time greats…
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Pirates’ youth movement is officially underway
After a startling 20-8 start, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ record after 102 games stands at 45-57. A season that began with…
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