1960 pittsburgh pirates world series roster

Pittsburgh pirates baseball vintage sports media guides for. In the history of the pittsburgh pirates, no team has been more memorable than that of 1960. Why couldnt the atlanta braves win more world series during the bobby cox regime. The renowned game winning shot, which capped off the best world series game of all time, occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning of game seven of the 1960 world series against casey stengels. The pirates have had some bad stretches of play in their history, but have also won the world series five times. Vintage 1964 world series champions st louis cardinals beer glass lot of 4. First team in major league baseball to win a world series on a home run 1960. But it is also of another time and place, and of a more innocent era. Modern day pnc park has made its mark on the city of pittsburgh and on major league baseball, with stunning views of downtown, the allegheny. A special season, an extraordinary world series rick cushing on.

Bill mazeroski also was asked to attend, but he couldnt make it. On june 14 the pirates honored the stanley cup champion penguins, ironically one of the pirates five world series titles were against detroit. In addition to bill mazeroski, 14 other players from that 1960 club are still alive. Pirates pitcher steve blass throws the final out as the pirates defeat the baltimore orioles four games to three to win their fourth world series championship. In game 7, bill mazeroski hit a walkoff ninthinning home run, the first time a winnertakeall world series game ended with a walkoff home run. Asked in world series when was the last time the pirates went to the world series. Only three national league teams have more world series titles. The 1960 surprise world series win by the pittsburgh pirates has become more than merely one of baseballs most famed moments. Roster of pittsburgh pirates in 1960 world series answers. Pittsburgh pirates, world series 1960, official souvenir program, game 6 and 1960 yearbook by pittsburgh pirates. Ap photospencer jones the pittsburgh pirates own a history filled with world championships, legendary players and some of baseballs most dramatic games. Accent your home and office in mlb tradition with signature pittsburgh pirates memorabilia and collectibles from. The mazeroski moment1960 world series the pop history dig. Save up to 40% on pittsburgh pirates collectibles at.

The first world series night game was played in three rivers stadium on october, 1971eleven years to the day since mazeroskis walkoff homer brought the pirates their last world series title in 1960. World series that has three or more excubs on the roster is doomed to lose. Gene baker smoky burgess tom cheney joe christopher gino cimoli roberto clemente roy face bob friend joe gibbon fred green dick groat harvey haddix don hoak clem labine vern law bill mazeroski vinegar bend mizell rocky nelson bob oldis. The 1960 pittsburgh pirates season was the teams 79th season. The 1971 pirates won 97 games, and the 1979 champions won 98 games. What was the new york yankees 1960 world series roster. The pirates alltime 25man roster is overloaded in the outfield but light in the infield and bullpen. Joe pitched 12 full bigleague seasons plus part of a th before retiring in 1972. The pittsburgh pirates won a world series title in the years 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, and 1979. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. Chicago cubs world series champions neon light sign 12x12 beer lamp glass bar. If only bing crosby had been in charge of the saving andor restoration of mlb classic games, wed be.

Pittsburgh pirates 1960 vintage mlb programs for sale ebay. Like nine other members of the 1960 yankees world series roster. The 1960 topps pittsburgh pirates team set is one of the most affordable team sets of that era. Details about 1960 pittsburgh pirates media guide roster yearbook world series program ad. World series champions glass for sale fountain pens. The 1960 pirates finished the regular season with a record of 9559.

What was the new york yankees 1960 world series roster answers. Pittsburgh pirates lists alltime roster best individual seasons the 20 greatest pittsburgh pirates of alltime team history years known as record world series titles pennants playoff appearance 1891 2019 pittsburgh pirates 10,104 9,788 5 9 17 1882 1890 pittsburgh alleghenys 441 617 0 0 0 world series titles year opponent series. Pittsburgh s first world series victory came in 1909, when the team won 110 games. If not linked, then no profile on the site pos defensive position age players age for the selected season or as of a current date if in yy. Follow pittsburgh pirates team history, regular season results, postseason results, and more on. The players below represent all players who played at least 1 game for the 1960 pittsburgh pirates. Pittsburgh pirates original autographed baseball mlb balls. Classic pirates games 60 world series game 7, wild. Age displayed is as of june 30th for the 1960 baseball season. The 1960 pittsburgh pirates roster for the mlb regular season and playoffs.

Danny murtaugh 9559 1960 pittsburgh pirates statistics 1960 pittsburgh pirates gamebygame results. The pirates rightsholder announced monday that among the pirates classic content it will be broadcasting over the next two weeks are game 7 of the 1960 world series and the 20 national league. The 1960 world series was played between the pittsburgh pirates nl and new york yankees al from october 5 to october, 1960. Gene baker smoky burgess tom cheney joe christopher gino cimoli roberto clemente roy face bob friend joe gibbon fred green dick groat harvey haddix don hoak clem labine vern law bill mazeroski vinegar bend mizell rocky nelson bob oldis dick schofield. The pittsburgh pirates 1960 season images of baseball. Pittsburgh pirates have won the world series 5 times, not 7 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979. Despite the crushing blow of losing the 1927 world series, it was the start of a disappointing era. Joe gibbon fulfilled his dream when he made the opening day roster of the 1960 pittsburgh pirates, the world series champion that season. Official pittsburgh pirates collectibles, pirates collectible. Pittsburgh pirates 1960 world series composite hitting statistics. The pittsburgh pirates have won the world series 5 times, in 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

The new york yankees and the pittsburgh pirates played in the 1960 world series with the pirates winning in 7 games. The players below represent all players who played at least 1 game for the 1960. The team finished with a record of 95591, seven games in front of the secondplace milwaukee braves to win their first national league championship in 33 seasons. Oct 11, 2012 roster of pittsburgh pirates in 1960 world series. The history of baseball in pittsburgh popular pittsburgh. In 1960, the pittsburgh pirates vanquished the mighty yankee juggernaut in the world series, winning in dramatic fashion on a bill mazeroski walkoff home run. Pirates outfielder roberto clemente, right, and second baseman bill mazeroski, holding out bats, at forbes field in pittsburgh on june 11, 1965. When they got to the world series, the pirates were supposed to be swept by the mighty new york yankees, but the pirates, with losses of 163, 100, and 120, and being outscored 5527, found a way to defeat the new york. Pittsburgh defeated the new york yankees in the series, with bill mazeroski hitting the dramatic gamewinning home run in the ninth inning of game 7, giving the pirates a 109 victory and their first championship since 1925. Unif uniform number, if available player name name of the player. Film of 1960 world series game 7 found in bing crosbys. If youre a baseball fan, and particularly if youre a pittsburgh pirates fan, this game is a must.

Danny murtaugh 9559 1960 pittsburgh pirates statistics 1960 pittsburgh pirates roster. The home team pirates beat the visiting yankees with a score of 10 to 9. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The pittsburgh pirates 1960 season images of baseball david finoli on. Pittsburgh pirates 1960 national league champions glass dish 1960 world series. On a whim, ive decided to create the 1960 pittsburgh pirates, who beat the yankees in 7 in the world series that year.

It will probably take me a week or two to finish, but here are a few players i have already done. Browse the best selection of pirates autographed memorabilia and other great collectible merchandise at. The pittsburgh pirates of the national league ended the 1960 season with a record of 95 wins and 59 losses, finishing first in the nl. Get the best deals on pittsburgh pirates 1960 vintage mlb programs when you shop the. The 1960 pittsburgh pirates team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1960 season. Commemorate every gameday victory and collect the top pirates game used gear featuring cleats, autographed baseballs and autographed jerseys. Newman photographed game 7 of the 1960 world series. Mar 14, 2019 the pittsburgh pirates last world series forty years removed from the pittsburgh pirates most recent championship, the we are family pirates reflect on the myriad differences between their game and the one played on the north shore today. Shop for pittsburgh pirates collectibles at the official online store of major league baseball. It all came together for the go get em bucs in 1960 as they won 95 games and went on to face the yankees in the world series. Pittsburgh pirates also known as the alleghenys american association 18821886 national league 1887present national league champions. Pittsburgh pirates collectibles, pirates memorabilia. Lot detail 1960 pittsburgh pirates world series trophy. In this case, however, it was game 4 between the pirates and the baltimore orioles, rather than a decisive game 7.

Clementes 3,000th hit roberto clemente doubles off the new york mets jon matlack at three rivers stadium on september 30, 1972 for the 3,000th and final hit of his career. When was the last time the pirates lost a playoff series. Check out the 1960 mlb season history, featuring league standings, postseason results, nohitters, and baseballs leaders in home runs, era, and more. This elegant piece is the smaller version of the coveted world series trophy commissioners trophy presented to players on the winning club every november. There is a bonus disc with highlights of the pittsburgh pirates 1960 season, a 1960 world series newsreel and player interviews. The pirates finally arrived back on the national scene by winning the 1925 world series over the washington senators. List of every winner from nationals first championship to yankees 27 titles the nationals won their firstever world series title after a thrilling sevengame series. The pittsburgh pirates last world series pittsburgh magazine. It is most notable for the game 7, ninthinning home run hit by bill mazeroski, winning the game for the pirates 109, and also winning them their third championship, their first since 1925, when they defeated the washington senators. The team went on to play the heavily favored new york yankees, whom they defeated 4 games to 3 in one of the most storied world series ever. Oct 08, 2014 the renowned game winning shot, which capped off the best world series game of all time, occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning of game seven of the 1960 world series against casey stengels. Pirates toast 1960 world series champs pittsburgh pirates.

The 1960 world series was played between the pittsburgh pirates of the national league nl and the new york yankees of the american league al from october 5, 1960. Game lineups and play information back to baseball. Roy face, 88 bob oldis, 88 bob friend, 85 dick groat, 85 roman mejias, 85 vern law, 85 hal smith, 85. Pirates fans have waited a long time for another world series. Who was in the starting lineup of the 1960 pittsburgh pirates. Get the best deals on pittsburgh pirates original autographed baseball mlb balls when you shop the largest online selection at. Pittsburgh the pirates honored the 1960 world series championship team prior to saturday nights game against the colorado rockies. The pittsburgh pirates of the national league ended the season with a record of 95 wins and 59 losses, finishing first in the nl. In 2015, the pittsburgh pirates lost to the chicago cubs in the nl wild card. Pirates and phillies have never met in the postseason. Is roberto clemente the greatest player in pittsburgh pirates history. They went on to reach the 1927 world series as well, but were swept by the new york yankees, led by babe ruth and lou gehrig.