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Through the 2008 season, the Pirates have won 5 World Series titles.
1) 1909 - defeated the Detroit Tigers 4 games to 3
2) 1925 - defeated the Washington Senators 4 games to 3
3) 1960 - defeated the New York Yankees 4 games to 3
4) 1971 - defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 3
5) 1979 - defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4 games to 3
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What Actual years of Pittsburgh Pirates wins of World Series?
In 1903 the Pirates played in what amounted to be the first World Series of Baseball. The best of nine game series lasted 8 games leaving the Boston Pilgrims the winner, but giving Pittsburgh its first taste of playing in the championship games. In Pittsburgh the games were played on the North Side in Exposition Park (home of the Pirates from 1881 to 1909)
How many times have the Pittsburgh Pirates lost the World Series?
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.
What years did Roberto Clemente play in the world series?
Roberto Clemente starred in the 1960 and 1971 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who won championships both years. The Puerto Rican native, who was named Most Valuable Player of the 1971 Series, had at least one hit in every game he ever played in the Fall Classic.
When did Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb face each other in a World Series?
The above is incorrect- the World Series he describes was actually held in 1909. Wagner's Pirates defeated Cobb's Tigers 4-3. Despite being considerably older (about 12 years) than his adversary, Wagner actually outhit young Ty Cobb, and had more stolen bases.There was no World Series in 1901- the first World Series was in 1903, between the Boston Americans (later named "Red Sox") and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wagner also played in that series, however, he did not play well and was reportedly ashamed of this- this led him to try to redeem himself in the 1909 series, which he definitely did.
Who has the record for best batting average in a world series?
The St. Louis Cardinals they have had the highest batting average for many years and they also had it when they won the world series....
When did Major League Baseball start the World Series?
The first World Series was played in 1903, and had been played every year from 1903 to the present with the exception of two Years, 1904, and 1994. The first World Series in 1903 featured the Boston Americans beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3.
When was the last time the Pittsburgh Pirates made the playoffs?
The once proud Pirates franchise has won the World Series 5 times, the last time in 1979. The last time the Pirates were in the postseason was a 3 year stretch from 1990-1992 where they lost the NLCS in all three years. They have not had a winning season for 17 years.
What years did they win the world series?
The tigers won the world series in 2002
What movie and television projects has Steve Blass been in?
Steve Blass has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher in "1971 World Series" in 1971. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher in "1971 National League Championship Series" in 1971. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher in "1972 National League Championship Series" in 1972. Played Himself - NL Pitcher in "1972 MLB All-Star Game" in 1972. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999. Played himself in "100 Years of the World Series" in 2003. Played himself in "Prime 9" in 2009.
What years was the baseball World Series format the best out of nine games?
The first World Series, in 1903, was a best-of-nine Series. There was no world series in 1904, and from 1905 - 1918 the World Series was best of seven. From 1919 - 1921 baseball returned to the best of nine format. from 1922 on the World Series remained the best of seven.
How many years did Roberto Clemente play in the big leagues?
Roberto Clemente was a member of the Pirates teams that won the World Series in 1960 (against the Yankees) and 1971 (against the Orioles). He batted .310 in the 1960 Series and .414 in the 1971 Series.
In what years since the first World Series in 1903 was the World Series not played?
Since the first World Series in 1903 the World Series was played every year but 1904, and 1994.
