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Pirates Throw It Back to 1979 with New Sunday Home Uniforms

Feb 18, 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that the team will have a new look for Sunday home games. Replica jerseys from 1979 will be worn for every Sunday home game during the 2016 season, excluding Open...

How the Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuilt a Losing Franchise into a Contentder

Eric Brown

Aug 19, 2015

Baseball History, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the MLB World Series in seven games over the Baltimore Orioles, making Willie Stargell both National League MVP and World Series MVP. After 1979, it would be 34 years before ...

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Pirates Throw It Back to 1979 with New Sunday Home Uniforms

How the Pittsburgh Pirates Rebuilt a Losing Franchise into a Contentder