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98-64 .605 |
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| Standings |
Won the NL East |
| Pythagorean |
95-67, 95-67, 95-67 |
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775 /
643 |
| Postseason | Won NLCS 3-0 over Cincinnati Reds
Won World Series 4-3 over Baltimore Orioles | | Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 105 / Pitching: 104 | | Attendance | 1,435,454 (10th) (18th) | | Payroll/Avg | $4,360,975 / $174,439 (3rd) | | Spring Training | Bradenton, Florida (McKechnie Field) | | Manager | Chuck Tanner | | Coaches | Al Monchak, Bob Skinner, Harvey Haddix, Joe Lonnett | | Executives | President: Daniel M. Galbreath, General Manager: Joe O'Toole/Harding Peterson | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Portland Beavers, (AA) Buffalo Bisons, (A) Shelby Pirates, (A) Salem Pirates | | Radio | (KDKA) Larry Frattare, Milo Hamilton | | TV | (KDKA) Larry Frattare, Milo Hamilton |
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The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 98-64
and finished 1st
in the
National League East. The Pirates
drew 1,435,454
to Three Rivers Stadium.
Dave Parker made the All-Star team. Willie Stargell won the National League Most Valuable Player award. Gold Glove winners for 1979 included Dave Parker.
(Our baseball section is new. A more comprehensive summary of this team will
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