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This Date in Pirates History: November 17
On this date in 1933 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded longtime leftfielder Adam Comorosky and second baseman Tony Piet to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Red Lucas and outfielder… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 16
On this date in 1950 the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Dale Long and George Metkovich in the rule V draft. Long was selected from the New York Yankees organization while Metkovich… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 15
Born on this date in 1928 was Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gus Bell, who played for them from 1950-52. Gus was signed as an amateur free agent in 1947 and… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 14
On this date in 1996 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded veteran reliever Dan Plesac, infielder Carlos Garcia and 1B/OF Orlando Merced to the Toronto Blue Jays for pitcher Jose Silva and… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 13
On this date in 1947, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher, Gene Garber was born. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 20th round of the 1965 amateur draft and he… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 12
Born on this date in 1983 is current Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher, Charlie Morton. He has pitched three seasons for the Pirates since coming over to Pittsburgh in the Nate… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 11
Born on this date in 1898 was one of the greatest Pittsburgh Pirates players of all-time, Hall of Fame thirdbaseman, Harold “Pie” Traynor. He has the 9th highest average in… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 10
On this date in 1897 the Pittsburgh Pirates made a seven player trade, sending star outfielder Mike Smith and 30 game winner, Pink Hawley along with cash, to the Cincinnati… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 9
Born on this date in 1886 was the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to throw a no-hitter, Nick Maddox, who was with the team from 1907-1910. He had gone 13-10 in… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: November 8
On this date in 1920, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Wally Westlake was born. He played for the Pirates from 1947-51. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Dodgers… Read more
