![]() ![]() The Pirates previously played at Forbes Field from 1909 to 1970 and at Three Rivers Stadium from 1970 to 2000. Since 2001 the team has played its home games at PNC Park, a 39,000-seat stadium along the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh's North Side. The Pirates are also often referred to as the "Bucs" or the "Buccos" (derived from buccaneer, a synonym for pirate). The Pirates currently have the sixth-longest World Series championship drought (behind the Cleveland Guardians, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, and Seattle Mariners-all of which except the Guardians have never won a World Series), second-longest World Series appearance drought in Major League Baseball (behind only the Mariners, who have never appeared in a World Series), the longest pennant drought in the National League, the longest League Championship Series appearance drought in either league and are tied for the longest MLB division championship drought with the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins (both of whom joined as expansion teams the season after the Pirates' most recent division title). Lately the Pirates have been known for their futility they had 20 consecutive losing seasons from 1993 to 2012-the longest such streak in American professional sports history -and have qualified for the postseason just three times since 1992. ![]() They won again in 1971 behind Roberto Clemente, the first Latin-American enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and in 1979 under the leadership of Willie Stargell. ![]() The Pirates took part in arguably the most famous World Series ending, winning the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees on a walk-off home run by Bill Mazeroski, the only time that Game 7 of the World Series has ever ended with a home run. The Pirates were among the best teams in baseball at the start of the 20th Century, playing in the inaugural World Series in 1903 and winning their first title in 1909 behind Honus Wagner. The Pirates have won five World Series championships, nine National League pennants, nine National League East division titles and made three appearances in the Wild Card Game. Founded as part of the American Association in 1881 under the name Pittsburgh Alleghenys, the club joined the National League in 1887 and was a member of the National League East from 1969 through 1993. The Pirates compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central division. Whatever you're looking for, MLB Shop has an unbeatable selection of Pirates collectibles and merchandise.The Pittsburgh Pirates are an American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh. Collect your favorite players and go back in time with authentic Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cards. Add an official Pittsburgh Pirates bobblehead or figurine to your collection or check out our assortment of Pirates pins, patches, keychains, coins and much more Pittsburgh Pirates collectible merchandise from MLB Shop. Decorate your space with Pittsburgh Pirates photographs, Pirates plaques, posters and more wall art to commemorate your team. Autographed Pirates jerseys as well as other signed Pittsburgh Pirates memorabilia like signed Pirates baseballs and more are also available. Put your team pride on display and celebrate their successes and history with Pittsburgh Pirates collectibles such as authentic Pittsburgh Pirates baseballs, bats, gloves and display cases. MLB Shop has everything you need to add to your collection as we offer a great selection of officially licensed Pirates memorabilia and collectibles any fan would love. ![]()
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