1931 – George Gibson comes out of retirement to manage Pittsburgh. Ten years earlier he had led the Pirates to three first-division finishes.

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On November 30, 1931 — 1931 – George Gibson comes out of retirement to manage Pittsburgh. Ten years earlier he had led the Pirates to three first-division finishes.

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