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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates

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Celebrating #Pittsburgh #Pirates #baseball focusing on 1986-1992 Leyland-Bonds years, using video, pictures, OTD notes, memes, & art. #Buccos #MLB #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · Dec 30

In my mind, this is how I imagine Jim Leyland spends Christmas. 🚬

#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo

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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · 1d

At Mazeroski Field, hanging out prior to the radio broadcast.

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Mighty_Lark @mightylark.bsky.social · 2d

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1960: Breathtaking view of Forbes Field during Game 7 of the World Series from the top of the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning building! (Original b&w photo by George Silk - colorization by BSmile) #MLB #Pirates #Yankees #Baseball #Postseason

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Beauty of a Game @beautyofagame.bsky.social · 1d

Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a walk-off, series-ending home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees, on this date in 1960.

#BillMazeroski #Maz #PittsburghPirates #Pirates #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #WorldSeries #1960WorldSeries #VintageBaseball

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1960: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic Game 7 walk-off HR to win the #WorldSeries for the Pittsburgh #Pirates vs. the New York #Yankees at Forbes Field! Classic call by Mel Allen! #MLB #History #Postseason

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 1d

Today In 1971: The first night game in #WorldSeries history is played at Three Rivers Stadium! Baltimore #Orioles vs. Pittsburgh #Pirates! Curt Gowdy and Bob Prince are in the broadcast booth! #MLB #Postseason

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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · 1d

If you're going to the Forbes Field wall today and wanna say hi, I'll be rocking my Homefield Cathedral of Learning shirt in honor of this pic.

Though I may have a hoodie on to completely nullify that, which would be completely fitting for someone as socially awkward as myself.

1960 World Series Game 7 photo from near the top of the Cathedral of Learning

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 4d

HBD 🎂 10/10/1986 #Pittsburgh #Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen!

Cutch is a 5-time All-Star ⭐️, NL MVP, & Gold Glove, leading the #Buccos to 3 playoff appearances.

He is a top-10 Buc All-time in WAR, 2B, HR, RBI, R, H, Games, BB

#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 5d

“Alas, poor Yelich! I knew him, Chourio.”

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 5d

a man singing into a microphone on a stage with lights behind him

ALT: a man singing into a microphone on a stage with lights behind him

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Joe Landolina on baseball @joelandolina.bsky.social · 5d

This is so bad it’s funny.

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 5d

OTD 10/9/87:

“Tunnel of Love” is released by Bruce Springsteen

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 5d

OTD 10/9/87:

“Tunnel of Love” is released by Bruce Springsteen

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 5d

HBD 🎂 10/9/1963 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates SS Felix Fermin!

Felix played for the #Buccos from 1987-88, hitting .265 in 66 games.

Fermin was traded as a PBTNL to Cleveland along with Denny Gonzalez for a PBTNL, which became longtime PIT SS Jay Bell.
#LetsGoBucs

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 6d

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 6d

Mike “Spanky” LaValliere is the OG of this “play with flair” style we have in today’s game tbh.

#LetsGoBucs #Pittsburgh #Pirates 🏴‍☠️

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #NationalPierogiDay

Make sure you high-five 🖐️ a Pierogi today

#LetsGoBucs

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20th Century Baseball Man @20thbaseball.bsky.social · 8d

I love league leader cards. Reggie AND Pops on one card. Yes, please #cardsky

1974 Topps Home Run Leaders card with Reggie Jackson and Willie Stargell

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 8d

The 1979 #Pittsburgh #Pirates dugout said it all.

#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 8d

The last #Pittsburgh #Pirates pitcher to win 20 games in a season occurred OTD 10/6/91, when John Smiley threw 7 innings of 5-hit shutout ball vs the Expos on the season’s last day.

Lanny Frattare looks back on the lefty’s stellar season in “Back-to-Back Bucs:” 📼

#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 8d

HBD 🎂 (10/6/1959) #Pittsburgh #Pirates farmhand Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd!

The #Buccos signed the injured Boyd in April of 1992 to a minor league contract.

His only appearance was 4 scoreless innings in a 5/11 exhibition between the Bucs & their AA Carolina Mudcats.

#LetsGoBucs

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 9d

OTD 10/5/1979

#Pittsburgh #Pirates first baseman Willie Stargell is named MVP of the NLCS, leading the Buccos to a 3-0 series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds!

Willie would later be named MVP of the World Series and share NL MVP honors with Keith Hernandez.

#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 9d

HBD 🎂

1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 10d

HBD 🎂 10/4/1960 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates OF Billy Hatcher!

Hatcher was acquired in 1989 from Houston for OF Glenn Wilson. He batted .244 w/1hr & 7rbi in 27 games 86 at-bats before being dealt to #Reds prior to 1990.
#LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 11d

Bob Robertson speaks about his record-setting 3 home runs OTD 10/3/1971 for the #Pittsburgh #Pirates in the NLCS at Candlestick Park in San Francisco vs the #Giants:

#LetsGoBucs