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| Record |
92-70 .568 |
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| Standings |
2nd in the NL East (9 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
90-72, 90-72, 90-72 |
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708 /
630 |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 1,025,945 (8th) (14th) | | Spring Training | Bradenton, Florida (McKechnie Field) | | Manager | Danny Murtaugh | | Coaches | Bob Skinner, Don Leppert, Don Osborn, Jose Pagan | | Executives | President: Daniel M. Galbreath, General Manager: Joe Brown | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Charleston Charlies, (AA) Shreveport Captains, (A) Charleston Patriots, (A) Niagara Falls Pirates, (A) Salem Pirates | | Radio | (KDKA) Larry Frattare, Milo Hamilton | | TV | (KDKA) Larry Frattare, Milo Hamilton |
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The 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 92-70
and finished 2nd
in the
National League East. The Pirates
drew 1,025,945
to Three Rivers Stadium.
Al Oliver made the All-Star team.
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