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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 22h

That song was huge that year, even convinced me to buy Crystal Pepsi

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Steve Giglio @stevegiglio.bsky.social · 23h

It hasn’t occurred to me until right now that I saw the last Pirates postseason game at Three Rivers Stadium. Surely wasn’t thinking about it in that context that night. #LetsGoBucs

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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · 11/10/2026

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the players who have proudly represented their heritage in Pirates history. 🇵🇦 Known as “The Antelope,” Panamanian outfielder Omar Moreno spent eight seasons in Pittsburgh and was a key member of the 1979 World Series championship team.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Except Bobby Cox was pissed and Deion never got in the game. There was an opportunity for him to pinch hit late, and Cox chose someone else

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

OTD 10/11/1992: We didn’t know it then, but #Pirates’ Bob Walk throws the last pitch ever in a playoff game at #Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium 🏟 . The #Buccos wouldn’t play another home playoff game until 21 years later... #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

OTD 10/11/92: The #Pirates turned to Bob Walk to keep the dream alive in Game 5 of the NLCS. To paraphrase Vin Scully: Walk was able to use that achy old groin to push the sun back up into the sky and give us one more day of summer☀️ ⚾️ #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

HBD 🎂 10/10/1986 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates OF/DH Andrew McCutchen! Cutch is a 5-time All-Star ⭐️, NL MVP, & Gold Glove, leading the Buccos to 3 playoff appearances. He is a top-10 Buc in WAR, 2B, HR, RBI, R, H, Games, BB #mlb #baseball

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy #NationalMetricDay 10/10! As an American you might think the metric system sucks… BUT In 1978 #Pittsburgh #Pirates slugger Willie Stargell ⭐️ hit a mammoth homer 163 METERS at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium! And that’s awesome 🤩 #LetsGoBucs

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GW-RBI @gwrbi-baseball-fan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A random card from my TCDb collection: 1986 Topps Rick Reuschel of the Pittsburgh Pirates! #cardsky

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Zak Ford @zakford.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

⚾️📖 Vance Law, Pittsburgh Pirates, 1980 - Excerpt from his full MLB call-up and debut story in the "Called Up" book

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

OTD 10/9/92: Tim Wakefield became a legend. Down 2-0 in the NLCS, #Pirates beat #Braves 3-2 in Game 3 at Three Rivers. The rookie Wakefield (CG 5h 2er 1bb 3k) was masterful. #Pittsburgh’s Don Slaught struck 1st w/a game-tying solo HR. #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

HBD 🎂 10/9/1963 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates SS Felix Fermin! Felix played for the #Buccos from 1987-88, hitting .265 in 66 games. Fermin was traded as a PBTNL to Cleveland along with Denny Gonzalez for a PBTNL, which became longtime PIT SS Jay Bell. #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

OTD 10/9/87: “Tunnel of Love” is released by Bruce Springsteen

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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

RIP to Aliquippa's Mike Ditka, shown here on the high school's hoops team from the 1956 yearbook. Yes, that coach is Pete Maravich's dad. Since this is a baseball-heavy account, not pictured Suder was very possibly related to the A's Pete.

1956 Aliquippa High School yearbook photo of the basketball team.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I think it was more a matter of salary dumping.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

"All that stands between #Pittsburgh and an 0-3 deficit is a fledgling knuckleballer (his daddy taught him the pitch in the backyard) who was a nowhere-bound first baseman in the minors as recently as 4 summers ago." - 10/8/92 Houston Chronicle

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Buster Keaton @busterkeaton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This Day in Buster—October 8, 1925 The Pittsburgh Press shares this photo of Buster Keaton sitting in the front row as the Senators and Pirates battle through the opening World Series game. He was flanked by his wife, Natalie Talmadge (actually Constance), and Mrs. Roscoe Arbuckle. #oldhollywood

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every topps card @every-topps-card.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

1987 Topps #564 Larry McWilliams Pittsburgh Pirates card 3707/48367

1987 Topps #564 Larry McWilliams Pittsburgh Pirates - Front

1987 Topps #564 Larry McWilliams Pittsburgh Pirates - Back

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The Clemente Museum @clementemuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#clementecardcountdown 1963 Topps Nº 18 The "Buc Blasters" card featuring Smoky Burgess, Roberto Clemente, Bob Skinner, and Dick Stuart. #robertoclemente #clemente #clementemuseum #pittsburgh #pirates #topps #baseballcards #vintagecards

Four baseball players in Pirates uniforms holding bats, labeled 'BUC Blasters'.

Baseball card with text about Smoky Burgess, Dick Stuart, Bob Clemente, and Bob Skinner.

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today In 1925: View of World Series Game 1 at Forbes Field! Washington Senators vs. Pittsburgh #Pirates! #MLB #History #Postseason

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19th Century Bucs @19thcenturybucs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

RIP to this Central Catholic kid.

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1988 Topps Podcast @1988toppspodcast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This week, a backup catcher turned All Star after a move from Oakland to Baltimore...Mickey Tettleton! His 1989 power surge came from Froot Loops or maybe weight training, who can say!? Mickey hit 30 homers 4x and won 3 Silver Sluggers. Listen and links: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2026/10/mick...

Mickey Tettleton in a Texas Rangers uniform with a large wad of chewing tobacco in his cheek.

Mickey Tettleton shown in a gray Detroit Tigers uniform, holding his bat out flat behind him in his unique batting stance.

Mickey Tettleton swings his bat as a member of the Detroit Tigers in their home white uniform with dark blue helmet.

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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Agenda for the next chapter meeting. We’ll have some great cards to give to attendees thanks to @heavyjstudios.bsky.social ; the most recent @sabrbbcards.bsky.social Burdick Award winner, Gary Cieradkowski, and one time Homestead Grays and Cleveland Indians hurler Dave Hoskins.

Forbes Field SABR Chapter Meeting Agenda - 10/17/26
At Heinz History Center
9:00am - 9:15am - Mark Woods/Craig Britcher - Opening
Remarks.
9:15am - 10:00am - David Doonan - "ONE-The Forgotten
Story of Billy Meyer".
10:00am - 11:00am - Bob Hurte - "The Baseball Doesn't Fall
Far From the Tree". Book sale/signing during the lunch break.
11:00am - 12:00pm - Marjorie Maddox Hafer - "A Man
Named Branch: A Great- Grandniece Remembers Branch
Rickey". Book sale/signing during the lunch break.
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Mark Fatla/Ron Schuler/Len Martin -
"Sports History Education and Marker Project - SHEMP"
12:30pm - 1:30pm - LUNCH BREAK & BOOK
SALES/SIGNINGS
1:30pm - 2:45pm - Jeff Tripodi - "MLBguessr: A Public
Baseball History Project Disguised as a Guessing Game".
2:45pm - 3:30pm - Jim Haller - "Baseball Movies Trivia".
3:30pm - Mark Woods - Closing Remarks.
The next meeting is scheduled on SABR Day, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at PNC
Park, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
On behalf of our attendees and speakers, we thank Heinz History Center for
hosting today's meeting.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

HBD 🎂 (10/6/1959) #Pittsburgh #Pirates farmhand Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd! The #Buccos signed the injured Boyd in April of 1992 to a minor league contract. His only appearance was 4 scoreless innings in a 5/11 exhibition between the Bucs & their AA Carolina Mudcats. #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

OTD 55 YEARS AGO 10/3/1971 Bob Robertson hits a record-setting 3 home runs for the #Pittsburgh #Pirates in the NLCS at Candlestick Park in San Francisco vs the #Giants. #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

OTD 10/3/90: After 3 scoreless relief outings, #Pittsburgh #Pirates’ Jerry Reuss makes his final MLB start vs #Mets at Three Rivers Stadium 🏟. Reuss had 2 stints w/the #Buccos: 1974-1978, & a return in September 1990 for his last hurrah in MLB. #LetsGoBucs

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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Been a little lax posting over here recently. Little more than a week from the Forbes Field wall celebration and two weeks out from the next in person meeting, figured better get back at it. Brief Bucco #BioProject sabr.org/bioproj/person/eddie-burke

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Eddie Burke – Society for American Baseball Research

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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS: October 13 1960 Game 7 Anniversary Radio Broadcast - join us as we listen to one of the greatest baseball games ever on the site it happened 66 years ago October 17: SABR Forbes Field chapter in person meeting at the Heinz History Center. $5 entry for a day of baseball topics..

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

10/2/92 News Record feature on #Pirates manager Jim Leyland & what he means to #Bucs. #Cardinals mgr Joe Torre: “He has a great deal to do with their success. With all the distractions facing that team, he's the one who kept them focused. He neutralizes outside distractions." #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

OTD 10/1/92: Forget the Green Weenie, or a Terrible Towel, two enterprising #Pittsburgh #Pirates introduced “The Hook” for the 1992 postseason! #LetsGoBucs

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Steve Giglio @stevegiglio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whoever had the cardboard sun shield … I had one too. Got it from the old Pirates Clubhouse Store at the William Penn Hotel.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

OTD 9/30/1990: #Pittsburgh #Pirates clinch the 1st of 3 straight NL East titles in STL vs. #Cardinals! '90 NL Cy Young winner Doug Drabek throws a CG 3-hit SHO in the 2-0 #Buccos win! Scores of jubilant fans greet the #Bucs at airport! #LetsGoBucs

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The Clemente Museum @clementemuseum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#clementecardcountdown 1963 Topps Nº 540 One of 576 cards in the Topps collection that year. Fantastic design, especially with the small two-tone image in the lower right. #robertoclemente #clemente #clementemuseum #pittsburgh #pirates #topps #baseballcards #vintagecards

Baseball card of Bob Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates player.

Bob Clemente vintage card with player stats and illustration.

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

OTD 9/30/1972 Roberto Clemente 🇵🇷 of the #Pittsburgh #Pirates stood here after achieving his 3000th, and final, regular season MLB hit. #LetsGoBucs

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

9/28/92 #Pirates Leyland on Tim Wakefield: “I didn't know who the hell Wakefield was. All I know is our people told me we had some guy in the minors throwing knuckleballs who could get people out & help us. We didn't have him in our major league camp. I had no idea who he was."

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1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates @1992pirates.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Roger Mason on Leyland: "I'm treated with the same respect as Doug Drabek… It makes a guy in my shoes feel pretty good. It makes him feel pretty important. The whole atmosphere is like that with our club. There's a lot of reasons for it but it all goes back to one person and that's the manager."