Iconic Matches & Moments
24 entries in the Pittsburgh Pirates compendium.
Bob Friend's 1960 World Series Game 5 ShutoutThe right-hander's masterful shutout that kept the Pirates' World Series dream alive in a tied classic.The 1979 World Series vs. the Baltimore OriolesThe 1979 Pirates, led by Willie Stargell, rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Baltimore Orioles in seven…Roberto Clemente's 1964 NLCS ClincherThe pennant race finale that came up just short before the modern playoff era began.Dave Parker's 1979 NLCS MVP PerformanceFrom Allegheny to Pirates: A legacy born from a disputed signing.The 1992 NLCS Game 5 ComebackThe Pirates are also often referred to as the 'Bucs' or the 'Buccos' (derived from buccaneer, a synonym for…Paul Skenes' Debut Performance in 2023Pittsburgh Pirates pitcherThe 1960 Pirates Championship TeamThe 1960 Pirates: Champions after 33 years.Tony Peña's 1990 World Series Game 5 Home RunDefensive stalwart and three-time Gold Glove catcher for the Pirates.Al Oliver's 1980 NLCS HeroicsMadBum shut down the Pirates in the 2014 Wild Card Game.The 2013 Pirates Playoff RunThe 2013 Pirates ended a 20-year losing streak and returned to the postseason as a Wild Card, falling to the…2013 NLDS Comeback vs CardinalsThe 2013 Pirates ended a 20-year losing streak, clinched a Wild Card berth, and advanced to the NLDS before…1971 WS Game 7 vs OriolesThe 1971 Pirates overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Orioles in seven games, led by MVP Roberto Clemente.Stargell 1979 Home RunThe 1979 Pirates were NL East champions, not NL West.Mazeroski Walk-Off HR 1960The Glove who hit the most famous home run in baseball history.1972 WS vs Oakland A'sThe 1972 World Series: Oakland Athletics defeat Cincinnati Reds in seven games.1979 WS vs Philadelphia PhilliesThe oldest continuous one-name, one-city franchise in American professional sports.1975 WS vs Cincinnati RedsThe 1975 World Series: Reds outlast Red Sox in seven-game classic.1992 WS vs Toronto Blue JaysFourteen games back in August, two games short in October—Pittsburgh's 1992 heartbreak still stings.Clemente 1971 MVP SeasonThe Great One2013 WS vs Boston Red SoxNinety-two wins, a city on fire, and a sweep that still echoes in every Pittsburgh kitchen.1960 WS vs New York YankeesThe 1960 World Series: The Pirates' improbable triumph over the Yankees' record-setting offense.1979 WS Game 6The 1979 Pirates, led by Willie Stargell and the 'We Are Family' spirit, became the fourth team to rally from…2013 NLDS Game 5The 2013 Pirates ended a 20-year losing streak, won a Wild Card game against the Reds, and fell to the…1992 WS Game 6One swing in the eleventh, and Pittsburgh finally exhaled after thirteen years of silence.
Browse Iconic Matches & Moments in the interactive codex →
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Pirates · How this site is sourced