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| Record |
60-94 .390 |
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8th in the NL (38.5 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
56-98, 55-99, 55-99 |
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560 /
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| Ballpark | Forbes Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 99 / Pitching: 102 | | Attendance | 469,397 (8th) (15th) | | Payroll | $220,500 (16th) | | Spring Training | Fort Myers, Florida (Terry Park) | | Manager | Fred Haney | | Coaches | Clyde Sukeforth, John Fitzpatrick, Sam Narron | | Executives | President: John W. Galbreath, General Manager: Branch Rickey | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Hollywood Stars, (AA) New Orleans Pelicans, (A) Lincoln Chiefs, (A) Williamsport Grays, (B) Burlington-Graham Pirates, (B) Waco Pirates, (C) St. Jean Canadians, (C) Billings Mustangs, (C) Salinas Packers, (D) Clinton Pirates, (D) Brunswick Pirates, (D) Dublin Irish | | Radio | (WWSW) Bob Prince, Dick Bingham |
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The 1955 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 60-94
and finished 8th
in the
National League. The Pirates
drew 469,397
to Forbes Field.
Frank Thomas made the All-Star team.
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