|
|
|
|
|
| Record |
66-88 .429 |
|
| Standings |
7th in the NL (27 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
70-84, 70-84, 70-84 |
| Runs
(S/A) |
588 /
653 |
| Ballpark | Forbes Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 98 / Pitching: 100 | | Attendance | 949,878 (5th) (10th) | | Payroll | $248,500 (15th) | | Spring Training | Fort Myers, Florida (Terry Park) | | Manager | Bobby Bragan | | Coaches | Clyde Sukeforth, Danny Murtaugh, John Fitzpatrick, Sam Narron | | Executives | President: John W. Galbreath, General Manager: Joe Brown, General Manager: Branch Rickey | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Hollywood Stars, (AA) New Orleans Pelicans, (A) Lincoln Chiefs, (A) Williamsport Grays, (B) Kinston Eagles, (B) Waco Pirates, (C) Billings Mustangs, (C) Grand Forks Chiefs, (D) Clinton Pirates, (D) Brunswick Pirates, (D) Dublin Irish, (D) Douglas Copper Kings | | Radio | (WWSW) Bob Prince, Dick Bingham |
|
|
|
|
|
The 1956 Pittsburgh Pirates
went 66-88
and finished 7th
in the
National League. The Pirates
drew 949,878
to Forbes Field.
Bob Friend and Dale Long made the All-Star team.
(Our baseball section is new. A more comprehensive summary of this team will
appear here as time allows. If you can help with some summaries or can fill out
any missing information from this page, please use the Contact link at the top
right of this page. You will receive full credit for any work you do.)
|
|
 |
|
Share Your Memories!
|
|
 |
|
Our sites have always been by you and about you. If
you check
our TV Forums or our Technology & Science forums, you'll find literally thousands of messages from fans
of 1970s TV shows, survivors of hurricanes or aircraft accidents, etc. from all over the world sharing their memories, asking
questions, making comments. Our baseball section is new, but don't let
that stop you from sharing
your memories of the first game you went to, your favorite player, a
now-forgotten stadium, etc. Of course you can also ask questions, post
trivia, tell the world what you think of Barry Bonds, or just read what
others are saying.
--Patrick Mondout
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
.gif)
.gif){kind=small}
.gif){kind=small}
(80).jpg&S=&L=1903&O=12/2/2008)
Franchises
.gif)
