Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a deep rooted tradition in Major League Baseball. Beginning in the late 1880s as the Pittsburgh Alleghenies, the Pirates have had many first in Major League Baseball accomplishments! The Alleghenies played their first game against the Chicago White Stockings and won. Eventually, the Alleghenies changed their name to the Pirates after signing the Philadelphia Athletics' second baseman, Louis Bierbauer. Pittsburg Pirates tickets are available now.
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By 1921, the Pirates were on the first radio broadcast of a baseball game. Incidentally, Pittsburgh ended up winning that game, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5.
Pirates Fans Witness Famous Home Run
In 1935, the legendary Babe Ruth hit his last career homeruns at the Pirates' own Forbes field. Ruth's last hit was the first time a ball went over the right field roof. The following year, the Pirates' Honus Wagner became the first player to be elected to the new baseball hall of fame along with Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson and Walter Johnson.
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By 1970, the Pirates featured the first only all-minority lineup. A year later, the Pirates played in the first night game of the World Series and won their 4th championship. The Pirates became the first team to sign Indian players and the first team to have 17 consecutive losing seasons. Not only was their losing streak the longest losing streak in baseball, but also in all of professional sports. For the best Pittsburgh Pirates tickets, simply click our ticket link.
