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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.Cards
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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..
The Forbes Field wallSABR Forbes Field chapter meeting
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another local that was recently given a #BioProject entry sabr.org/bioproj/person/rube-sellers
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Rube Sellers – Society for American Baseball Research
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’ve got the cup of coffee local types getting #BioProject entries, too. sabr.org/bioproj/person/joe-hughes
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Joe Hughes – Society for American Baseball Research
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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 Baseball Cards @sabrbbcards.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
New on the blog! @heavyjstudios.bsky.social looks at an era when Topps sets included dozens of Bobs, including (famously) one too many. #CardSky sabrbaseballcards.blog/2026/09/07/w...
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When Topps Had Bobs
As collectors attuned to such things know well, the first two Topps cards of the Great One in 1955 and 1956 were the only ones to use his preferred name (also known as his name!) Roberto until 1970…
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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
“[Reed] wasn’t seeing the calls at first base, so I figured I might as well take it with me.” My latest for SABR goes back 25 years ago today for first-year managerial blues, extra-inning home runs, and the most memorable “stolen base” in PNC Park’s first quarter-century. sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
Lloyd McClendon baseball card.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The voting results are in for SABR's All Time Era's 'Segregation Era' team. The first team alone includes three players that are woven deeply into the fabric of Pittsburgh baseball history. sabr.org/all-time-era...
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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · 24/06/2026
We're proud to announce the opening of Legacy Hall, a new event space showcasing the largest display of Pirates memorabilia at PNC Park. It's located next to the LF Entrance on Federal St. & open to all ticketed fans on game days and accessible once inside the ballpark. 🔗 Pirates.com/LegacyHall
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Oh, and a brand new book that's of local interest. Free to download and/or discounted price for members. sabr.org/latest/sabr-...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
New #BioProject entry is about an Allentown kid that only briefly made it to the bigs, but had a long career in baseball. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
This week's new #GamesProject has @kurtblumenau.bsky.social covering the end of an era. sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
New #BioProject on a McKeesport star. sabr.org/bioproj/person/fred-hartma…
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Another #BioProject entry on a local that made it to the Fed League, if ever so briefly. sabr.org/bioproj/person/frank-lober…
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New #BioProject entry on a Uniontown kid. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
If yinz spot @heavyjstudios.bsky.social at the ballpark tonight, make sure to congratulate him on his beautiful glittery Rennie Stennett piece installed in the PBC Club. Someday we'll get in away from the condiments.
A huge, majestic piece of artwork near hot dog fixins.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Bucco SABR articles hitting early this week. New #GamesProject entry from the master, @johnfredland.bsky.social , highlighting the recently-passed Phil Garner, amongst others. Congrats, John!
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New #BioProject entry on a local deadballer. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
We are live. Chapter meeting going on today until 4pm.
Picture of people at SABR Forbes Field Chapter meetingPicture of people at SABR Forbes Field Chapter meeting
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Should’ve posted this eons ago….next chapter meeting is tomorrow! Heinz History Center, 9am.
A group of people watching a presentation at the most recent Forbes Field Chapter meeting in January 2026
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Even when facing struggles, Sandy Koufax was good. Not good for Pirates fans, though, in this week"s #GamesProject entry. sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
19th century getting some representation this week...late 1880s 2B Fred 'Sure Shot' Dunlap gets a #BioProject entry. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A few new articles released this week, including this #BioProject entry on a curious character that played on the infamous 1890 Pittsburgh team. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
@buckweaver.bsky.social Can you add this one to SABR Notes?
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
RIP Mr. Skinner
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
New #BioProject entry this week on the one, the only, ‘Cannonball’ Ed Morris. sabr.org/bioproj/person/ed-morris-2
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Pittsburgh Pirates @pirates.com · 12/04/2026
It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of former Pirates infielder Phil Garner. "Scrap Iron” was a beloved member of the Pirates family as he spent five of his 16 Major League seasons playing with the Pirates (1977-1981), capturing a World Series championship in 1979.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
One of this week’s #GamesProject drops.
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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Few articles published by SABR over the past half-century were not improved by Len Levin’s eagle eyes. He brought his experience as a journalist and teacher to the baseball research community and made an outsized impact. He died at 95 on Monday. sabr.org/latest/in-me...
Portrait of Len Levin in front of a bookcase.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
www.mlb.com/milb/news/konnor-griffi…
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Konnor Griffin's unique connection to Pirates Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski
When Konnor Griffin enters PNC Park for the first time on Friday for his Major League debut, he’ll be doing so from Mazeroski Way. If he looks down the road toward the Allegheny River that flows by th...
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John Fredland @johnfredland.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
“I just had a certain feeling Barry had a better chance in that situation.” My latest for the SABR Games Project remembers a Pirates-Cubs game that began 40 years ago in April, ended in August, and resulted in an oddity on Barry Bonds’ Baseball-Reference page. sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
Barry Bonds baseball card.
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Dominic Campbell @domismoney.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The Pirates will bring back two key starts from the early 2000s, Jason Kendall and Brian Giles, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of PNC Park www.si.com/mlb/pirates/...
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Pirates Celebrating PNC Park Anniversary With First Pitch of 2026
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are celebrating a milestone with their ballpark and will make sure to have some of the first stars there as a part of the fe
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Dominic Campbell @domismoney.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The new Bucco Bricks display at PNC Park is up and ready for the Pirates home opener www.si.com/mlb/pirates/...
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Pirates’ Bucco Brick Plaques Revealed at PNC Park
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their promise on the Bucco Bricks ahead of the 2026 home opener. The Pirates have put up Bucco Brick plaques up at
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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Pirates Honoring Bill Mazeroski with Uniform Patch in 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates will keep the late Hall of Famer on their sleeves all season long.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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The Plaza at North Shore next to PNC Park will open in time for the Pirates' home opener
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Another Opening Day #GamesProject entry, this one slightly more recent. Congrats and thanks, @johnfredland.bsky.social ! sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A look back on Opening Day, 1926, in the #GamesProject . It didn't go great. sabr.org/gamesproj/ga...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A nice piece on Maz by @ripmlb.bsky.social
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Obituary: Bill Mazeroski (1936-2026)
Even if Bill Mazeroski had never played in the postseason, he deservedly would be remembered as one of the greatest defensive second basemen ever. It just so happened that this fielding whiz also hit the most dramatic home run in World Series history -- the only one to walk off a Game Seven. He has…
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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Joe Guzzardi: The Pirate who (may have) faced a dictator
With the baseball season starting, and at least some baseball soothsayers bullish on the Pirates, fans inevitably turn their thoughts to Pittsburgh’s...
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Quite a few articles of interest this week. First, another '25 Buc now has a #BioProject entry. sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
In 2026, SABR members will have a chance to vote on our All-Time Eras Teams as we celebrate 150 years of baseball and American history since the founding of the National League in 1876. sabr.org/latest/comin...
SABR All-Time Eras Teams logo, designed by Todd Radom
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Additional coverage on the passing of Bill Mazeroski
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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum @baseballhall.org · 21/02/2026
The Hall of Fame remembers Class of 2001 inductee Bill Mazeroski, who passed away Friday at the age of 89. ow.ly/JC2r50Yjlzg
Black and white head and shoulders portrait of Bill Mazeroski in a Pirates uniform. (Don Wingfield/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Bill Mazeroski has passed away.
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Pirates Mourn The Passing Of Hall Of Famer Bill Mazeroski
The Pittsburgh Pirates today confirmed the passing of legendary Pirates National Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, who passed away on Friday, February 20. He was 89 years old. “Everyone across the Pirates organization is deeply saddened by the loss of Bill Mazeroski,” said Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting. “Maz was
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
An excellent deeper look at the life of Mr. Face.
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Dominic Campbell @domismoney.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
The Pirates announced the death of three-time All-Star, franchise Hall of Famer and 1960 World Series Champion relief pitcher ElRoy Face at 97 years old. www.si.com/mlb/pirates/...
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Pirates 1960 World Series Champion Dies at 97
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost one of their better players in franchise history and a crucial member of a World Series winning squad. Relief pitc
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
A few snapshots from today's #SABRDay proceedings. Some great presentations. See yinz again in May!
Greeting from Pirates historian Jimmy Trdinich, standing with chapter president Mark WoodsCraig Britcher at bat with his and Baseball Joe Vogel's research on Paul Waner.Cold outside, but folks came out.John Miller on tracking the life of the fiery Earl Weaver
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Post lunch crew at #SABRDay.
A group of people listening to Ed talk about Rube Parnham.
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SABR Forbes Field Chapter @sabrforbesfield.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Almost back to baseball season, folks, even if it doesn't look like it outside. And to help you get in the mood, less than one week until the next SABR Day at PNC Park. Admission $5, tentative agenda attached.
9:00am-9:15am - Mark Woods/ Jim Trdinich Opening remarks.
9:15am-9:30am - Baseball Joe Vogel/Craig Britcher - "Career Statistical Comparisons of Paul Waner and Roberto Clemente as Pittsburgh Pirates".
9:30am-10:00am - Ben DiCola - "Mom's Magnavox". Book sale/signing to follow. 10:00am-10:45am - Ron Backer "Favorite
Major League Baseball Stories". 10:45am-11:30am - Brian Engelhardt - "September 29, 1918: Shoeless Joe, The Rajah and Other Major Leaguers Play in Front of a Packed House in Reading - AIl Because of the Work or Fight Rule".
11:30am-12:30pm - Peter Goldstein - "Hail to the Vanquished: Replaying the 1899 Cleveland Spiders with Strat-o-Matic and APBA".
12:30pm-1:30pm - LUNCH BREAK 1:30pm- 2:30pm - Edward Damer - "The Study of the Mon Valley's Rube Parnham". 2:30pm-3:00pm - Pat Ciccozzi – "The Many Varieties of WAR".
3:00pm-3:45pm - John Miller - "The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked,
Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball". Book
sale/signing to folow.
3:45pm-4:00pm - Mark Woods - Closing Remarks.
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RIP Baseball @ripmlb.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The Dave Giusti story is about more than a great 1970s closer. It's about overcoming your self doubts and believing in your own abilities, and it's about standing up for your principles when you have nothing to win. Giusti, a 15-year MLB veteran, died at the age of 86 on Jan. 11.
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Obituary: Dave Giusti (1939-2026)
RIP to Dave Giusti, one of the most valuable players on the 1971 World Champion Pirates. He was the team's closer and was nearly unhittable in the postseason. Giusti, a 15-year veteran of the majors, died on January 11 at the age of 86. He played for the Houston Colt .45s/Astros (1962, 1964-68), St. Louis Cardinals (1969), Pittsburgh Pirates (1970-1976), Oakland Athletics (1977) and Chicago Cubs (1977). David John Giusti (pronounced "JUST-ee") was born in Seneca Falls, NY, on November 27, 1939. He played numerous sports at North Syracuse High School and was named to the Onondaga County League All-Stars as a football player in 1955 and a basketball player in 1956.
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