Pittsburgh Pirates play their first game in Three Rivers Stadium
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Pittsburgh Pirates play their first game in Three Rivers Stadium

On July 16, 1970, In precisely the same spot as Exposition Park, the home of the Pirates from 1891 to 1909,  the Pittsburgh Pirates play their first game in Three Rivers Stadium, the successor to Forbes Field. Dock Ellis throws the first pitch in the new stadium and future Hall of Famer Willie Stargell rips…

Pittsburgh Pirates play their last game in Exposition Park

Pittsburgh Pirates play their last game in Exposition Park

Playing their last game in Exposition Park, the Pirates score four runs in the 1st inning off Mordecai Brown and sail to an 8 – 1 win over Chicago. Lefty Leifield is the winner. Tomorrow, the Pirates will move to Forbes Field, named after British General John Forbes, who captured Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War.

Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning of a game against the Cubs

Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning of a game against the Cubs

Honus Wagner steals his way around the bases in the 1st inning of a game against the Cubs. It is the fourth time he steals second base, third and home in the same inning, a National League record. The record holder in the American League is Ty Cobb, who will pull the trick four times between 1909 and 1924. No player in major league history has ever accomplished this feat in each league, and only two more have accomplished the feat twice during their careers: Max Carey (NL) and Jackie Tavener (AL).

Honus Wagner clubs one of the longest hits in park history, but only makes it to third base

Honus Wagner clubs one of the longest hits in park history, but only makes it to third base

On June 20, 1906 – At Exposition Park, Honus Wagner clubs one of the longest hits in park history, but only makes it to third base. Rounding first, the Pirates player is clipped by 1B Kid Gleason, and Wagner limps his way to a triple. A courtesy runner, Harry Smith, scores for the Pirates on a fly and the Phils then generously allow Wagner to return…

Exposition Park hosts its first Pirates game

Exposition Park hosts its first Pirates game

Exposition Park, which opened last year as the home of the Pittsburgh Burghers of the short-lived Players’ League, hosts its first Pirates game, a National League contest that the Bucs lose to Chicago, 7-6. The ballpark located on the north side of the Allegheny River, across from Pittsburgh’s downtown area, will be the team’s home until they move to Forbes Field in 1909.