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The Slide

Author : Richard Peterson
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN 13 : 0822982781
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book The Slide written by Richard Peterson and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2017-06-22 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the deciding game of the 1992 National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered the most dramatic and devastating loss in team history when former Pirate Sid Bream slid home with the winning run. Bream’s infamous slide ended the last game played by Barry Bonds in a Pirates uniform and sent the franchise reeling into a record twenty-season losing streak. The Slide tells the story of the myriad events, beginning with the aftermath of the 1979 World Series, which led to the fated 1992 championship game and beyond. It describes the city’s near loss of the team in 1985 and the major influence of Syd Thrift and Jim Leyland in developing a dysfunctional team into a division champion. The book gives detailed accounts of the 1990, 1991, and 1992 division championship seasons, the critical role played by Kevin McClatchy in saving the franchise in 1996, and summarizes the twenty losing seasons before the Pirates finally broke the curse of “the slide” in 2013, with their first playoff appearance since 1992.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia

Author : David Finoli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613217382
Total Pages : 1650 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia written by David Finoli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 1650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most storied histories in the annuals of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia captures these fabulous times through the stories of the individuals and the collective teams that have thrilled the Steel City for 125 years. The book breaks down the team with a year-by-year synopsis of the club, biographies of over 180 of the most memorable Pirates through the ages as well as a look at each manager, owner, general manager and announcer that has served the club proudly. Now updated through the 2014 season, The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia will provide Pirates fans as well as baseball fans in general a complete look into the team's history, sparking memories of glories past and hopes for the future. Highlights include: • Single-season and career records • Player and manager profiles • Pirates award winners • Synopses of key games in Pirates history Now fully updated, this is one of the most comprehensive books ever written about the Pirates, and a resource that no Bucs fan should be without. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Roberto Clemente

Author : Jonah Winter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442440740
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (424 download)

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Download or read book Roberto Clemente written by Jonah Winter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues. America! As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit 3,000 hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Revival by the River

Author : The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1600789684
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Revival by the River written by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to advance to the postseason for the first time in 20 years. Loyal fans who stood by their team through two decades of losing seasons, including late-season collapses in 2011 and 2012, finally have reason to celebrate. Leading the National League Central throughout the 2013 season, the Pirates are a virtual lock for the playoffs, meaning fans can watch manager Clint Hurdle lead Andrew McCutchen, a recovered Jason Grilli, Garrett Jones, and the rest of the Bucs in a chase to the World Series. Celebrate the team’s amazing season in this full-color pictorial keepsake packed with unique stories and images from Pittsburgh’s largest daily newspaper, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

1960 Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : Rick Cushing
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1434904989
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (349 download)

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Download or read book 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates written by Rick Cushing and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Pirate for Life

Author : Steve Blass
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1617496464
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book A Pirate for Life written by Steve Blass and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring a pitching career that began with a complete-game victory over Hall of Famer Don Drysdale in 1964 and ended when he could no longer control his pitches, this book details the life of Pittsburgh Pirates great, Steve Blass. This insider's view of the humorous and bizarre journey of a World Series champion pitcher turned color commentator will delight Pirates and baseball fans alike. Recounting his first years in the Major Leagues and his battle with the baffling condition that would ultimately bear his own name, Steve Blass tells the story of his life on and off the field with a poignant, dazzling wit and shares the life of a baseball player who had the prime of his career cut short.

The Battling Bucs of 1925

Author : Ronald T. Waldo
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786487895
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Battling Bucs of 1925 written by Ronald T. Waldo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After coming close to winning the pennant on more than one occasion during the early 1920s, the Pittsburgh Pirates finally shed the stigma of being underachievers and claimed the National League flag in 1925, ending the New York Giants' four-year reign at the top of the league. Manager Bill McKechnie’s brigade of young guns moved on to oppose the defending world champion Washington Senators in the World Series. After falling behind three games to one, Pittsburgh pulled off the greatest comeback in World Series history when they rallied to win in a thrilling seventh game. This detailed history recounts the entire 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates season, paying special attention to the team’s construction and the World Series. Appendices provide complete statistics for the 1925 Pittsburgh Pirates, box scores for all seven games of that year’s World Series, and World Series statistics for both teams.

Big Data Baseball

Author : Travis Sawchik
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250063515
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Big Data Baseball written by Travis Sawchik and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history. New York Times Bestseller After twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport, game attendance was down, and the city was becoming increasingly disenchanted with its team. Big Data Baseball is the story of how the 2013 Pirates, mired in the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history, adopted drastic big-data strategies to end the drought, make the playoffs, and turn around the franchise’s fortunes. Big Data Baseball is Moneyball for a new generation. Award-winning journalist Travis Sawchik takes you behind the scenes to expertly weave together the stories of the key figures who changed the way the Pirates played the game, revealing how a culture of collaboration and creativity flourished as whiz-kid analysts worked alongside graybeard coaches to revolutionize the sport and uncover groundbreaking insights for how to win more games without spending a dime. From pitch framing to on-field shifts, this entertaining and enlightening underdog story closely examines baseball’s burgeoning big data movement and demonstrates how the millions of data points which aren’t immediately visible to players and spectators, are the bit of magic that led the Pirates to finish the 2013 season in second place and brought an end to a twenty-year losing streak.

Classic Bucs

Author : David Finoli
Publisher : Black Squirrel Books
ISBN 13 : 9781606351604
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Classic Bucs written by David Finoli and published by Black Squirrel Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the fifty greatest games in the history of the Pittsburgh baseball team from 1900 to the present, providing box scores and analyses for each featured matchup.

The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : Michael E. Goodman
Publisher : The Creative Company
ISBN 13 : 9781583414989
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates written by Michael E. Goodman and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history, players, and future of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.

Honus Wagner and His Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : Ronald T. Waldo
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476618828
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Honus Wagner and His Pittsburgh Pirates written by Ronald T. Waldo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honus Wagner’s spectacular baseball career spanned 21 seasons from 1897 through 1917. Widely considered the greatest shortstop in baseball history, Wagner won eight National League batting titles and helped win the pennant four times for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates. This book assembles the many stories about Wagner that circulated among his teammates, opposing players, writers and fans—reminiscences that define both his career and his life as a citizen in the Pittsburgh suburb of Carnegie.

The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : Nate LeBoutillier
Publisher : Creative Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780898126501
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (265 download)

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Download or read book The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates written by Nate LeBoutillier and published by Creative Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Pittsburgh Pirates professional baseball team from its inaugural 1882 season to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most memorable moments.

Pirates Reader

Author : Richard Peterson
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN 13 : 0822980592
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book Pirates Reader written by Richard Peterson and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether winning world championships or falling into last place, fielding teams with Hall of Fame players or trotting out bumbling boys of summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have thrilled, frustrated, and fascinated generations of fans since 1876. To date, the Pirates have won five World Series and have a total of thirty-six players and managers in the Hall of Fame-including Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd and Paul Waner, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Mazeroski. The Pirates Reader is a tribute to the fans, players, and teams who have forged the franchise's rich history. Richard Peterson has collected the writing of baseball's greatest storytellers and brings to life the players, games, and magical moments for this classic and well-loved team.

Spring Training

Author : William Knowlton Zinsser
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780822958246
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Spring Training written by William Knowlton Zinsser and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new Introduction by the author, this book vividly brings to life the unique once-a-year relationship between Bradenton, Florida, and its adopted team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. 25 photos.

This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History

Author : Morris Eckhouse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780812860528
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book This Date in Pittsburgh Pirates History written by Morris Eckhouse and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pittsburgh Pirates

Author : Ray Frager
Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781617140556
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Pittsburgh Pirates written by Ray Frager and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2011 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.

The Bucs!

Author : John McCollister
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1630760943
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book The Bucs! written by John McCollister and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bucs is the story of a baseball club. The word “story” is purposely used in lieu of the more common designation “history.” A baseball club rarely has a history in the strictest sense of the word. Instead, the record of its formation and growth more closely resembles a biography. Each club mirrors the character of those who nurtured its development and wore its uniforms. The Pittsburgh ball club is no exception. Each generation of Pirate fans has been blessed with its own pantheon of god-like heroes: Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Ralph Kiner, Bill Mazeroski, Roberto Clemente, and Wille Stargell. The Bucs shows how Pittsburgh lost the ʼ27 World Series to the Yankees in batting practice. It recalls the miracle of 1960 when Mazeroski electrified the nation with his Series-winning home run. The Bucs is a must for any baseball enthusiast.