The Baseball History of Pittsburgh Pirates Washington Post Edition

PNC PARK IS BUZZING, the wait stretching across decades. Twenty losing seasons, years of frustration, all hanging in the balance tonight. Pitch after pitch, the tension tightens. Then it happens — the final out is recorded, and the drought is finally over. The Pittsburgh Pirates win in the postseason for the first time since 1979. A 94 – 68 season has brought belief back to the city, turned hope into reality. After years lost in the wilderness, the franchise has found its way again.

Follow the story of the Pittsburgh Pirates through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports published in The Washington Post. This edition charts the team’s rich history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Redemption in 1909, defeating the Detroit Tigers 4 – 3 for their first World Series title
– Memorable triumphs over the decades, including the dramatic 1960 World Series win with Bill Mazeroski’s famous walk-off home run against the Yankees
– The struggles of 20 consecutive losing seasons from 1993 to 2012, the longest streak in North American professional sports
– The revival of the franchise with a 94 – 68 season in 2013, marking their first playoff win since 1979

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Pirates fan, a baseball history enthusiast, or someone who remembers these defining moments first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Pittsburgh Pirates history preserved exactly as it was reported at the time.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Cover: Hardback 

Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"

Pages: 130+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.