The Pirates Reader

by Richard Peterson

Book Overview

Whether winning world championships or falling into last place, fielding teams with Hall of Fame players or trotting out bumbling boys of summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have thrilled, frustrated, and fascinated generations of fans since 1876. To date, the Pirates have won five World Series and have a total of thirty-six players and managers in the Hall of Fame-including Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd and Paul Waner, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822941996
• ISBN13: 9780822941996
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.3"