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50-104 .325 |
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| Standings |
8th in the NL (55 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
53-101, 52-102, 52-102 |
| Runs
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622 /
887 |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 99 / Pitching: 104 | | Attendance | 572,757 (7th) (13th) | | Payroll | $207,250 (16th) | | Spring Training | Havana, Cuba (Gran Stadium) | | Manager | Fred Haney | | Coaches | Bill Posedel, Clyde Sukeforth, John Fitzpatrick, Sam Narron | | Executives | President: John W. Galbreath, General Manager: Branch Rickey | | Minor Leagues | (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, (D) Batavia Clippers, (D) Brunswick Pirates, (D) Dublin Irish, (D) Bristol Twins | | Radio | (WWSW) Bob Prince, Rosey Rowswell | | TV | Bob Prince, Rosey Rowswell |
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The 1953 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 50-104
and finished 8th
in the
National League. The Pirates
drew 572,757
to Forbes Field.
Murry Dickson and Ralph Kiner made the All-Star team.
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