Legendary Players & Managers
28 entries in the Pittsburgh Pirates compendium.
Legendary Players & Managers — Era Chart
Bill MazeroskiThe second baseman who hit the only walk-off home run to clinch a World Series in Game 7.Honus WagnerThe Flying Dutchman: five-tool shortstop and Hall of Fame legend.Ralph KinerHall of Fame slugger and beloved Mets broadcaster.Johnny Vander MeerThe only pitcher to throw two consecutive no-hitters.Danny MurtaughTwo-time World Series-winning manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.Manny SanguillenPanamanian catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, two-time World Series champion, and three-tDick GroatThe 1960 NL MVP and batting champion who anchored the Pirates' infield alongside Bill MazeWillie StargellThe swing that broke bats, broke records, and broke every opponent's will to pitch to him.Barry BondsThe long-haired thunderbolt who made Three Rivers Stadium shake before he ever left the ciRoberto ClementeThe Pirate who made the name mean something beyond the diamond.John SmoltzThe Braves' thunder arm, the position-player pioneer, and every Pirates fan's favorite nigDoug DrabekRight-handed Cy Young winner who anchored the Pirates rotation from 1987 to 1992.Kevin MitchellHands on hips, bat in hand—Mitchell made Three Rivers roar.Jay BellThe cannon-armed first baseman who kept the left side honest for four seasons.Steve BlassHe could hold a three-run lead until the eighth, then hand it back with a smile.Dave ParkerSpeed, power, and a smile—Parker made the Pirates the most dangerous team in baseball.Bill MadlockFour-time National League batting champion and 1979 World Series winner with the Pirates.Joe LefebvreFormer MLB outfielder and current Giants senior scouting advisorPie TraynorThe steady hand at third base who became the steady hand at the helm.Johnny RayA lefty's brief, bright arc through the keystone rotation of the early '60s.Pop GordonThe left-handed cannon who made the Pirates' 1890s lineup a force to fear.Lee EliaA quiet name in a long line of men who laced up for the Black and Gold.Bob MooseThe loose cannon who made every Pirates inning a dare.Bill VirdonNo verified Pirates legend by this name exists in the established record.Vern LawThe quiet left arm that closed the most legendary two seasons in Pirates history.Dusty BakerFormer MLB outfielder and manager; never associated with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Frank RobinsonA switch-hitter who broke the mold, and a Pirate for one last, thunderous season.Dave BristolFormer MLB manager and coach, never played in the majors.
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