Info & photos on Pittsburgh's 9 ballparks that have hosted major league baseball. My book "Pittsburgh's Historic Ballparks" publishes Mar 2023 by Arcadia Press
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On this date in 1979, the @Pirates beat the Orioles, 4-1, in Game 7 of the Fall Classic to capture their fifth World Series Championship. Willie Stargell had four hits, including a two-run HR in the 6th inning. Kent Tekulve closed it out, picking up his third save of the series.
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LAST DAY of the Historic Ballparks gallery - TODAY Noon to 5PM at Photo Antiquities museum, 531 E Ohio St. Thanks to all who visited this summer.
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10/13/2023
#WeHadEmAllTheWay
Pittsburgh Pirates 10
New York Yankees 9
#LetsGoBucs 🏴☠️
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OTD 10/13/1960
Bill Mazeroski & #Buccos beat #Yankees 10-9!
#Pittsburgh #Pirates Hall of Fame 2B became the hero of the 1960 #WorldSeries , authoring the greatest HR of all-time!
Mel Allen on the mic 🎙️ and later Maz on his thoughts before that fateful at-bat:
#LetsGoBucs
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Maz was here
63 years ago OTD
#LetsGoBucs 🏴☠️
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Incredible locker room footage of the 1960 World Series taken immediately after the win - 63 years ago TODAY!
Now for the first time in COLOR!
#Maz #1960Pirates #Pittsburgh #Pirates #MLB
CREDIT: MrBuccos / YouTube
Link to Original Footage: youtu.be/eZHIGSW0wgs
Colorized by OddPittsburgh via #DeOldify: deoldify.ai/
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I'm in the gallery TODAY Noon-5 for the 2nd to last day of the "Pittsburgh's Historic Ballparks" exhibit. It ends SAT Noon to 5, so stop by at 531 E Ohio, Northside before it's gone!
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I'll be at the Forbes Field wall on FRI 10/13 with my book for sale ($24 cash or Venmo). If you already have a copy, let me know what you think. If you don't have a copy, WHY NOT?
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LAST CHANCE to see the Historic Ballparks Gallery at Photo Antiquities Museum 531 E Ohio St. TH 10/12 and SAT 10/14 Noon-5! Admission $10. Vintage photos and memorabilia tell the story of the 9 ballparks that hosted major league ball in PGH. Thanks to all who've visited!
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For those of you who asked for more @Pirates and Forbes Field. (Part 1) Can you guess the year? From the @flagstafffilms home movie baseball archive.
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For those of you who asked for more @Pirates and Forbes Field. (Part 2) ⚾️ From the @flagstafffilms home movie baseball archive.
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Don't miss this show @elks339 FRI nite. Just $15 at the door for one great party! Please share!
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In the Historic Ballparks gallery today Noon-5. Also FRI & SAT. It closes Oct 14, so stop by before it's gone. 531 E Ohio St.
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(New) Nice low angle look at Forbes Field, Pgh⚾️⚾️
(1958) from the @flagstafffilms home movie baseball archive.
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I'll be at the Elks TONITE 7-10 during Pgh Banjo Club selling advance tkts for FRI's show by the Red Elvises and Polkamaniacs. $15 for best party of the fall.
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10/1: TRS Finale; Cueto Game; Bucs Win WS Game #1; Freddy, Arriba BA Champs; '87 Rehires; SI Bo; The Hook; Booth Back; Lanny Leaves; Waner's 237th; Max's 51st; Danny & Rip Go; Meow Mix; Gems & Game Tales; HBD Redbeard, Vance, Chuck, Jim, Specs & Bobby oldbucs.blogspot.com
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This has NOTHING to do with ballparks, but it is a great PARTY! The Polkamaniacs open for Igor and the Red Elvises on FRI Oct 6. Presented by FNB, sponsored by @StraubBeer. DON'T miss this show!
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Pittsburgh's Historic Ballpark gallery has been EXTENDED! Open Oct 5-7, Oct 12 & 14, Noon-5PM (I'll be at Forbes Field wall on Oct 13). See historic photos & memorabilia that tell the stories of the 9 ballparks in the area that have hosted major league ball, incldg Negro Leagues.
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visit the gallery at Photo Antiquities for "Pittsburgh's Historic Ballparks" exhibit, every TH-SAT Noon to 5. $10 admission.
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8/20/83
Kent Tekulve invites you to Three Rivers Stadium 🏟️ for Atari Fireworks 💥 night as the #Pittsburgh #Pirates host the #Cincinnati #Reds!
“It’ll be a night to remember!”
#LetsGoBucs
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