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42-112 .273 |
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8th in the NL (54.5 games back) |
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48-106, 48-106, 48-106 |
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515 /
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| Ballpark | Forbes Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 103 / Pitching: 107 | | Attendance | 686,673 (6th) (12th) | | Payroll | $297,000 (9th) | | Spring Training | San Bernardino, California (Perris Hill Park) | | Manager | Billy Meyer | | Coaches | Bill Posedel, Clyde Sukeforth, Milt Stock, Sam Narron | | Executives | President: John W. Galbreath, General Manager: Branch Rickey | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Hollywood Stars, (AA) New Orleans Pelicans, (AA) Charleston Rebels, (A) Denver Bears, (B) Burlington-Graham Pirates, (B) Waco Pirates, (C) Hutchinson Elks, (C) St. Jean Canadians, (C) Billings Mustangs, (C) Modesto Reds, (D) Batavia Clippers, (D) Mayfield Clothiers, (D) Brunswick Pirates, (D) Bristol Twins | | Radio | (WWSW) Bob Prince, Rosey Rowswell |
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The 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 42-112
and finished 8th
in the
National League. The Pirates
drew 686,673
to Forbes Field.
Ralph Kiner made the All-Star team.
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appear here as time allows. If you can help with some summaries or can fill out
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