The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History
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The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History

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The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History

About this book

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a vast and celebrated history dating back to 1887, winning five World Championships and nine National League pennants since their inception. Many baseball legends have called Pittsburgh home, including Hall of Famers Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente, Paul Waner, and Arky Vaughan. Although the Pirates have had their fair share of losing seasons, recent postseason appearances have brought life back into this storied franchise.

The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History celebrates the best to ever wear a Pirate uniform. David Finoli carefully and diligently ranks the Steel City icons based on statistics, awards, achievements, and postseason success. Each entry includes biographical information, accomplishments, and recaps of the player's greatest moments. In addition to stories of glory on the field, Finoli also shares important events that took place away from the diamond, such as Roberto Clemente personally bringing supplies to earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua, a selfless act that led to his tragic death.

Two concluding chapters cover the ten Pirates who almost made the cut and the players who went on to greatness after leaving the Pittsburgh organization. More than 25 photographs throughout the book enhance the rankings of these Pittsburgh legends. Sure to inspire debate and controversy among Pirate fans old and new, The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Pirates History isan engaging look at the many players who have been a part of the franchise's long and memorable history.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Year
2016
eBook ISBN
9798216289821
Edition
1

Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  3. INTRODUCTION
  4. Part I. RANKINGS
  5. Ch01. HONUS WAGNER
  6. Ch02. ROBERTO CLEMENTE
  7. Ch03. PAUL WANER
  8. Ch04. WILLIE STARGELL
  9. Ch05. RALPH KINER
  10. Ch06. DAVE PARKER
  11. Ch07. BARRY BONDS
  12. Ch08. JOSEPH VAUGHAN
  13. Ch09. HAROLD TRAYNOR
  14. Ch10. CHARLES ADAMS
  15. Ch11. ANDREW MCCUTCHEN
  16. Ch12. MAX CAREY
  17. Ch13. BILL MAZEROSKI
  18. Ch14. LLOYD WANER
  19. Ch15. WILBUR COOPER
  20. Ch16. FRED CLARKE
  21. Ch17. ROY FACE
  22. Ch18. SAM LEEVER
  23. Ch19. DEACON PHILLIPPE
  24. Ch20. HAZEN CUYLER
  25. Ch21. RAY KREMER
  26. Ch22. VERN LAW
  27. Ch23. BOB FRIEND
  28. Ch24. ANDY VAN SLYKE
  29. Ch25. DICK GROAT
  30. Ch26. CLARENCE BEAUMONT
  31. Ch27. TOMMY LEACH
  32. Ch28. AL OLIVER
  33. Ch29. JESSE TANNEHILL
  34. Ch30. DOUG DRABEK
  35. Ch31. BRIAN GILES
  36. Ch32. JOHN CANDELARIA
  37. Ch33. VIC WILLIS
  38. Ch34. MANNY SANGUILLEN
  39. Ch35. KENT TEKULVE
  40. Ch36. BOBBY BONILLA
  41. Ch37. BILL MADLOCK
  42. Ch38. TRUETT SEWELL
  43. Ch39. MATTY ALOU
  44. Ch40. FRANK KILLEN
  45. Ch41. HOWIE CAMNITZ
  46. Ch42. GLENN WRIGHT
  47. Ch43. ELMER SMITH
  48. Ch44. JASON KENDALL
  49. Ch45. GUS SUHR
  50. Ch46. TONY PENA
  51. Ch47. FRANK THOMAS
  52. Ch48. GEORGE GRANTHAM
  53. Ch49. STEVE BLASS
  54. Ch50. JASON BAY
  55. ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
  56. WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN
  57. NOTES
  58. BIBLIOGRAPHY
  59. INDEX
  60. 3 4 1ABOUT THE AUTHOR