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This Date in Pirates History: January 3
There were eight former Pittsburgh Pirates players born on this date but by far the most important one was first baseman Gus Suhr, who was born on this date in… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: January 2
Born on this date in 1951 was all-star third baseman Bill Madlock who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1979 until 1985. He was originally drafted by the Washington Senators… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: January 1
Born on this date in 1911 was Hall of Fame first baseman Hank Greenberg who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1947. He missed nearly five seasons due to World… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 31
Before I get into the birthdays for today(there are no trades to mention) I have to mention the tragic passing of a legendary Pittsburgh Pirates player on this date in… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 30
On this date in 1943 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Babe Phelps to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Babe Dahlgren. Phelps hit .284 in 95 games for the Pirates… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 29
Born on this date in 1977 was Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, who played for the team from 2001 until 2009. Wilson was originally draft by the Cardinals in 1998…. Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 28
On this date in 1957 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded first baseman Dee Fondy to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for first baseman Ted Kluszewski. Fondy was veteran the Pirates had… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 27
Born on this date in 1952 was infielder Craig Reynolds who played for the 1975-76 Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a first round draft pick of the Pirates in 1971, the… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 26
On this date in 1953 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded young infielder Danny O’Connell to the Milwaukee Braves in exchange for six players and $100,000 cash. Danny had a strong season… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: December 25
Born on this date in 1856 was James “Pud” Galvin, the winningest pitcher to ever suit up for the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise. He joined the team having already won 222… Read more
