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  Pittsburgh Pirates NHL 1925-30
The first NHL game played in Pittsburgh was on December 2, 1925 in which 8,200 fans paid $1.00 to see the 8:30 p.m.
The Pirates switched to Frank Fredrickson to assume coaching duties and switched to fl and orange uniforms for their fifth – and final season.
The expansion in 1967 brought Penguins to the NHL and the city of Pittsburgh and the orange and fl uniformed Flyers to Philadelphia.
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  Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pittsburgh Pirates were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925-26 to 1929-30.
Odie Cleghorn, the Pirates' coach (and occasional player) for the first four seasons, was the first NHL coach to change his players on the fly.
Leonard then decidedto move the Pittsburgh Pirates to Philadelphia and rename them the Philadelphia Quakers, with the intention of returning to Pittsburgh as soon as a new arena was built.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pirate fans found this trade much more palatable in the short run, as Pérez led the majors in strikeouts per inning and Bay won the Rookie of the Year Award award in 2004, while Giles put up a subpar season by his standards.
Illustrating the Pirates' rebuilding efforts, at the close of the 2005 season, the team fielded the youngest roster in baseball, with an average age of 26.6.
While the Pirates currently play in the National League Central, fans have speculated about moving the team back to the National League East (where the team played from 1969 to 1993, when the NL only had two divisions) in the event that the Florida Marlins relocate.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets - Pittsburgh Pirates Schedule - Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Tickets
The Pittsburgh Pirates had its beginnings as early as 1882, when they were still known as Pittsburgh Alleghenies, when the team joined the American Association.
The Pirates then bagged the National League pennant and went on to win their second World Series title, battling the Washington Senators, whom they defeated in a sweeping comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.
After losing the 1927 World Series, the Pirates would not be able to win any National League pennant, and went on a slump until 1958, where the Pirates finished 2nd in the National League, posting a season win-loss record of 84-76.
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 Articles - Pittsburgh Pirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Professional Baseball started in Pittsburgh in 1876 though the teams of the era were "independents," barnstorming throughout the region and not affiliated with any organized league, though they did have salaries and were run as a business organization.
Bolstered by former Colonels Honus Wagner (who was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area) and Fred Clarke, the 1901-1903 Pirates completely dominated the National League, in part because they lost few star players to the rival American League.
Illustrating the Pirates rebuilding efforts is the fact that at the close of the 2005 season, the team fielded the youngest roster in baseball, with an average age of 26.6.
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 Smizik: Pirates debate -- Is Pittsburgh a baseball town?
For whatever reasons, Pittsburghers pined for worn-down Forbes Field, although you would never know that from the attendance figures at the old ballpark, which was located on what is now part of the University of Pittsburgh campus.
Pittsburgh might be a great baseball town in terms of comparative tickets sold and television ratings, but in the real world of baseball, where gross revenue is a crucial statistic, comparative ticket sales don't matter.
Pittsburgh is not supporting the Pirates the way they need to be supported to compete with larger markets.
www.post-gazette.com /sports/columnists/20030505smizik0505p1.asp   (791 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Pirates/Philadelphia Quakers (1925-1931)
The Pirates, who were the first team to change players on the fly would go on to finish in 3rd place with a record of 19-16-1.
Following the season the Pirates who were facing a financial crunch were forced to sell off several off their top players.
With the Steel industry struggling the Pirates owners were $400,000 in debt as they sought permission to move to Philadelphia with the intent of returning to Pittsburgh when a new arena was built.
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 MLB Team History - History of MLB Baseball Teams, MLB History
Pittsburgh Pirates (baseball), professional baseball team and one of six teams in the Central Division of the National League (NL).
Pittsburgh rebounded in 1960, when pitcher Harvey Haddix led the Pirates to their first NL pennant in 33 years.
The Pirates are the only franchise that was in existence at the time the award was initiated that hasn't had at least one Rookie of the Year.
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 ESPN.com: MLB - Season preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates are confident that the strengthening program they put him on in the offseason will help his stamina.
The Pittsburgh bullpen was pretty average, finishing seventh in the NL in ERA.
Williams' 46 saves was a Pirates record and the most ever by a player on a losing team.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets : Pirates Baseball Tickets @ BuySellTix
The Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves near the bottom of the struggling NL Central in 2006 and finished with a losing record of 67-95.
Returning to the Pirates this season will be NL batting champion and third baseman Freddy Sanchez, who was one of the team's bright spots in 2006.
The Pirates know that a trip to the playoffs is not out of the question in the wide open NL Central.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-1930)
The Pittsburgh Pirates one of 2 new American teams to join the NHL a year after the Boston Bruins became the first American based NHL team.
In their 3rd season the Pirates made it back into the playoffs by finishing in 3rd place with a record of 19-17-8.
With the Steel industry struggling, the Pirates owners were $400,000 in debt as they sought permission to move to Philadelphia with the possibility of returning to Pittsburgh if a new arena was built.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview | MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
Pittsburgh's up-the-middle defense, with Ryan Doumit behind the plate, Jack Wilson at short, Castillo at second and Duffy in center, will be very good.
The Pirates last year ranked 14th in the NL in runs scored and 13th in ERA, so there is plenty of room for improvement.
Pittsburgh needs the Perez of '04 (12-10, 2.98 ERA in 30 starts) rather than the Perez of '05 (7-5, 5.85 in only 20 starts).
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The Pirates strengthened their outfield, Jason Bay is expected to return from a steady all-star season, last year he hit.306 with 32 HR and 21 SB.
The Pirates will be expecting Oliver Perez looks to return to his rookie form that saw him rack up 239 strikeouts with an ERA at 2.98.
Pittsburgh Pirates tickets may be purchased by following any of the links on this page.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets - Mlb Baseball Ticket Deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a small market team that plays in a city that reveres football and not baseball.
The Pirates task this season is to see if righthander Kip Wells can develop and take a larger step forward than the step backward he took last season when he only won five games.
The Pirates began drawing up plans for a new ballpark that would be similar to their previous home before Three Rivers Stadium, Forbes Field.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Prior to 1999 Pittsburgh was aggressively promoting its top players, but the philosophy changed last season after several of those players had trouble adapting to the big leagues.
The Pirates have a solid base to build a contending club, especially since the payroll is being upped $10 million to $32 million, but they still need a few more position players and several pitchers.
However, the Pirates feel they drafted an outstanding high school pitcher with command, makeup, a fine arm and great curveball, and feel he should move faster than the typical 18-year-old because of those attributes.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/sbn/sbn11min.htm   (5152 words)

  
 Pro Sports Daily: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Pittsburgh Tribune Review: "Given Bonds' age - he turned 42 earlier this week - his declining production and his unsettled future, this could be the last time he sets foot inside PNC Park.
They have liked Wilson for awhile but, as in their conversations with the Phillies, were stymied by Pirates GM Dave Littlefield's excessive requests for top talent in return.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Bob Smizik: "The Pirates are close to making a deal with Clear Channel or KDKA to carry the radio broadcast of their games next season.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates | MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
The suspension of Pittsburgh Pirates closer Matt Capps was cut from four games to three on Monday.
The Pirates have strong interest in trading for controversial outfielder Milton Bradley, who was designated for assignment by Oakland, as reported by the Beaver County Times.
Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation said that the Pirates and San Diego are trying to deal for Bradley.
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 TheBostonChannel.com - MLB - Pittsburgh Pirates - National League Game Summary - Houston At Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA -- Kip Wells tossed seven shutout innings and Jason Bay went 3-for-4 with a run batted in, as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Houston Astros, 2-0, at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh also shut out Houston by the same score on Monday, while Tuesday's contest between the two teams was rained out and rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on July 19.
The Pirates increased their advantage to 2-0 in the bottom of the second.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates : Rotoworld.com - Pittsburgh Pirates News from Rotoworld.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Pirates' general manager Dave Littlefield is reportedly asking for first-base prospect Travis Ishikawa and low Single-A outfielder Ben Copeland in exchange for Salomon Torres or Roberto Hernandez.
The Los Angeles Angels are rumored to have interest in Pirates' first baseman Sean Casey after the team sent Kendry Morales to the minors.
The Pirates are asking for a major league-ready starting pitcher and a first base or outfield prospect in return for Wilson.
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 Pittsburgh Hornets & Pirates history page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
On October 4, 1936 the Detroit Olympics franchise was sold and moved to Pittsburgh.
The newly named Pittsburgh Hornets made their debut in the International-American Hockey League in 1936-37 and continued operations (in the eventually renamed American Hockey League) until 1955-56 when their home, the Duquesne Gardens, was torn down.
The Pirates were granted a franchise by the National Hockey League on November 7, 1925 and became the NHL's third US-based team.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates : News : Pittsburgh Pirates News
Bay is the cornerstone of the Pirates' lineup.
Finally, he came to Pittsburgh as the key player in the deal that sent Brian Giles to the Padres.
Together with Ben Roethlisberger of the Super Bowl champion Steelers and Sidney Crosby of the NHL Penguins, Bay is part of a triumvirate of bright young stars atop the Pittsburgh sports scene.
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 FOX Sports - MLB - Pittsburgh Pirates Team Front
Kip Wells could be making his last appearance with the Pirates on Friday night when he starts against San Francisco in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh scores five runs in the eighth inning to beat Milwaukee, 6-1.
FSN Pittsburgh finds out what Pirates players and general manager Dave Littlefield are thinking as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Tickets at Front Row USA
Pittsburgh’s home turf, PNC Park, opened in spring of 2001 and salutes the spirit of great ballparks such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Forbes Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates tickets have been a lesson in patience for the last 13 years.
With a new boss in town those Pittsburgh Pirates tickets just took a big leap up the respectability scale and PNC Park should be the site of top notch NL Central action in the 2006 MLB season.
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 WAPT.com - MLB - Pittsburgh Pirates - Repko Leads Dodgers Over Pirates
The Pirates started the scoring in the second inning when Rob Mackowiak scored on an error by Jose Cruz in right when fielding a Nate McLouth single.
In the seventh, Bay singled in Jose Bautista to draw the Pirates within 4-3, but that would be as close as they would get.
Pittsburgh Pirates (36-66) At Milwaukee Brewers (48-53), 2:05 P.m.
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 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Pittsburgh Pirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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Professional Baseball started in Pittsburgh in 1876 though the teams of the era were "independents," barnstorming throughout the region and not affilated with any organized league, though they did have salaries and were run as a business organization 1.
Adopting the popular disco anthem "We Are Family" as their theme song, the Pirates won a fifth World Series, again in seven games, in 1979.
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Brian Giles was one of the National League's best hitters for several years, but he and his $9 million salary were also traded in 2003 to the San Diego Padres for youngsters Oliver Perez, Jason Bay, and Cory Stewart.
Pirate fans found this trade much more palatable in the short run, as Perez led the majors in strikeouts per inning and Bay won the Rookie of the Year award in 2004, while Giles put up a subpar season by his standards.
The pitching staff was anchored by Oliver Perez, a hard-throwing southpaw who finished in the top-10 in the NL in ERA and strikeouts.
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 scorpion632's Pittsburgh Pirates | Pirates win without Mondesi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened a three game series against the Cardinals without Raul Mondesi, but with a win.
The Pirates chose to terminate his contract once Mondesi announced he would sit out this season.
The move didn't hurt the Pirates, as they won 3-0 against the Cardinals.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets - 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates Schedule - Buy Cheap Pirates Tickets
Pittsburgh Pirates fans have a reason to be excited this season as the MLB All-Star Game comes to PNC Park on July 11.
You will then be able to pick which Pittsburgh Pirates event you would like to purchase.
The early part of the 2006 Pittsburgh Pirates schedule includes April games against the LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
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 Washingtonpost.com: Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates sent Martin to the Padres in the offseason and are banking on Cordero to take his place.
With a promising pitching staff anchored by Kris Benson and Jason Schmidt and the return of Jason Kendall and Pat Meares from injuries, the pressure is on Lamont to finish with a winning record for the first time since '92.
Resources on the Pittsburgh Pirates are available in Sports Across America.
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 Pittsburgh Pirates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Glenn's Pirates Page Last Updated 24 May 2003 Thanks to all my friends for helping me with the appearance and content of this web site.
Pirates players paintings to go on auction Pirates attendance on pace to surpass 2004 Pirates, FSN Pittsburgh reach deal Parking info for Pirates game on Aug. 4 More Releases Next Game:...
Dodgers manager Jim Tracy was hired Tuesday as the Pittsburgh Pirates' manager.
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