The Pirates have lost twice in the world series.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won five World Series championships.1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979
The Pittsburgh Pirates have appeared in the World Series 7 times, winning 5 times.
5 World Series Championships.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have won the World Series 5 times: In 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979
Pittsburgh Pirates have won the World Series 5 times - 1909, 1925, 1960, 1971 and 1979.
3 ... 1969 to the New York Mets, 1971 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and 1979 to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1 - in 1903 against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Twice ... in 1960 and 1971, both times with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates won both Series.
The Pirates have played in 47 World Series games in 7 World Series. They have won 5 of those 7 Series and, incredibly, all have been won by 4 games to 3.
Through the 2008 season, the Pirates have played in seven World Series and won five. 1979*, 1971*, 1960*, 1927, 1925*, 1909*, 1903 Years followed by an '*' are years that the Pirates won the World Series.
1 ... Wagner was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates that defeated the Detroit Tigers in the 1909 World Series.