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Author: Wilbur Miller

Having followed the Pirates fanatically since 1965, Wilbur Miller is one of the fast-dwindling number of fans who’ve actually seen good Pirate teams. He’s even seen Hall-of-Fame Pirates who didn’t get traded mid-career, if you can imagine such a thing. His first in-person game was a 5-4, 11-inning win at Forbes Field over Milwaukee (no, not that one). He’s been writing about the Pirates at various locations online for over 20 years. It has its frustrations, but it’s certainly more cathartic than writing legal stuff. Wilbur is retired and now lives in Bradenton with his wife and three temperamental cats.

June 3, 1979: Bruce Kison Throws One-Hitter

Bruce Kison came within four outs of a no-hitter as the Pirates trounced San Diego, 7-0.  The only hit, with two out in the...

June 2, 1979: Win Streak Ends as Pirates Can’t Solve Gaylord Perry

Gaylord Perry, the reigning Cy Young winner, was too much for the Pirates in a 3-1 win for San Diego.  The loss brought an...

June 1, 1979: Big Ninth Inning Gives Pirates Walkoff Win Over Padres

A day after earning a walkoff win against Cubs ace reliever Bruce Sutter, the Pirates did it again with San Diego ace Rollie Fingers...

May 31, 1979: Foli’s Walk-Off Single in Tenth Completes Sweep of Cubs

A clutch single by Tim Foli in the tenth inning gave the Pirates a walk-off victory over Chicago, 4-3.  The win finished a three-game...

May 30, 1979: Rooker Throws Two-Hitter as Pirates Stomp Cubs

In his third start since returning from the disabled list, Jim Rooker went the distance against Chicago to give the Pirates their fourth straight...

May 29, 1979: Don Robinson Goes Eight as Pirates Pummel Cubs, 8-0

Don Robinson threw shutout ball for eight innings and Dave Parker had three extra-base hits as the Pirates hammered Chicago, 8-0, at Three Rivers...

May 28, 1979: Candelaria, Bill Robinson Lead Pirates in 6-1 Win Over Mets

The Pirates got a strong start from John Candelaria and three RBIs from Bill Robinson to win the rubber game of their three-game series...

May 27, 1979: Bill Robinson’s Blast Gives Pirates 2-1 Win Over Mets

The Pirates lost starter Jim Bibby in the fourth inning of a good start.  The bullpen, though, held the fort until a Bill Robinson...

May 26, 1979: Mets Hammer Blyleven, Bullpen, and Win, 10-8

The Mets don't have one of the NL's better lineups.  You wouldn't have known it today, though, as they scored ten runs off Bert...

May 25, 1979: Pirates and Mets Play to Fogbound, 11-Inning Tie

The Pirates and Mets played to an odd and contentious 3-3 tie at Shea Stadium.  With visibility limited by a thick fog, the game...

May 24, 1979: An Off-Day as the Pirates Head to New York for Four

The Pirates had an off-day as they traveled from Montreal to New York for a four-game series with the Mets.  They're set to start...

May 23, 1979: Steve Rogers Too Much for Pirates in 3-0 Loss

Montreal ace Steve Rogers threw a complete game shutout as the Pirates dropped a 3-0 game to the Expos.  The win gave home team...

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