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Pirates History

		PIRATES HISTORY




	Roberto Clemente collected more hits (1,877) than any other Major Leaguer during the 1960's. (AP)

All-time leaders & stats
With 3,000 career hits, Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente ranks first in Pirates' history and the top 25 overall in Major League history. Take a look at Roberto's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.


1979 "We Are Family" Champions With the Sister Sledge tune as their anthem, and led by season co-MVP Willie "Pops" Stargell, the '79 Pirates battled back from a three-games-to-one deficit in the World Series, to reign as Champions once again. Go >

Timeline

Use the timeline to trace Pirates history, from the Waner brothers to Ralph Kiner to Roberto Clemente. Go >

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars
• Awards
• Team awards history
• Hall of Famers
• Retired Numbers

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Pirates uniform is listed here, including Honus Wagner. Go >


Best of 2011	Best of 2010	2009 First Half 2009 Second Half

Multimedia Highlights

Download original TV broadcasts of classic games, some with original pre- and post-game shows »

Top Plays of 2011:
• Walker's Opening Day slam, 4/1:

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• Tabata topples Phillies, 6/3:

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• Cutch's walk-off winner, 6/8:

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• Hanrahan closes out BoSox, 6/24:

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• McKenry mashes Marmol, 7/8:

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• Jones' walk-off splashdown, 8/16:

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• Lee's slams Cubs in 9th, 9/3:

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Stats and Records

LEADERS

Career Home Runs

1.	W. Stargell	475
2.	R. Kiner	301
3.	R. Clemente	240

Career Saves

1.	R. Face	188
2.	K. Tekulve	158
3.	M. Williams	140
More leaders >

Check out these Pirates records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats

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