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71-83 .461 |
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| Standings |
6th in the NL (26 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
69-85, 69-85, 69-85 |
| Runs
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681 /
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| Ballpark | Forbes Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 103 / Pitching: 104 | | Attendance | 1,449,435 (2nd) (6th) | | Spring Training | San Bernardino, California (Perris Hill Park) | | Manager | Billy Meyer | | Coaches | Bill Posedel, Goldie Holt, Honus Wagner, Johnny Riddle | | Executives | President: Frank E. McKinney, General Manager: Roy Hamey | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Indianapolis Indians, (AA) New Orleans Pelicans, (A) Albany Senators, (B) York White Roses, (B) Davenport Pirates, (B) Waco Pirates, (C) Uniontown Coal Barons, (C) Keokuk Pirates, (C) Modesto Reds, (D) Salisbury Pirates, (D) Bartlesville Pirates, (D) Tallahassee Pirates, (D) Greenville Pirates | | Radio | (WWSW) Bob Prince, Rosey Rowswell |
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The 1949 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 71-83
and finished 6th
in the
National League. The Pirates
drew 1,449,435
to Forbes Field.
Ralph Kiner made the All-Star team.
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