A private sale of the legendary 1909 T206 Honus Wagner tobacco card is the first sports memorabilia transaction of 2019 to surpass $1 million. The card commanded $1.2 million in a private collector-to-collector dealing handled by SCP Auctions. Honus Wagner Brings $1,000,000+ A different T206 Honus Wagner, in better condition, holds the record for most expensive sports card of … [Read more...] about Honus Wagner Card Sale Exceeds Million Dollars
50 Years Ago: Rennie Stennett Went 7-for-7, Setting Modern Record
On September 16, 1975, Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rennie Stennett had a day to remember, going 7-for-7 at Wrigley Field. In doing so, he set a modern-day major league record for most hits in a nine-inning game during the Pirates’ 22-0 rout over the Chicago Cubs, also a major league record for the largest margin of victory in a shutout. Sevens were wild, as the victory … [Read more...] about 50 Years Ago: Rennie Stennett Went 7-for-7, Setting Modern Record
Pirates Reactivate High-Leverage Reliever After Long IL Stay
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reactivated relief pitcher Justin Lawrence, who last pitched for them in April, from the injured list. Wait, what? Lawrence had been on the IL since April 24 with right elbow inflammation. It was easy to forget he had even pitched for the Pirates. To make room for Lawrence, the Pirates have optioned Colin Holderman to Triple-A Indianapolis. The … [Read more...] about Pirates Reactivate High-Leverage Reliever After Long IL Stay
Pirates Won 1902 “World’s Series;” That’s No Misprint
Before they played in the first World Series in 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the “World’s Series” of 1902. These games aren’t recognized as official games by Major League Baseball. But it’s clear the teams, fans, and media took them seriously. May 6, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Honus Wagner statue outside PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY … [Read more...] about Pirates Won 1902 “World’s Series;” That’s No Misprint
Long-Time Broadcaster to be Inducted into Pirates Media Wall of Fame
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will induct long-time broadcaster Lanny Frattare into their Media Wall of Fame. Out of deference to the legendary Pirates announcer Bob Prince, Frattare never proclaimed himself the Voice of the Pirates. But that’s damn near what he was for most of his 33 years behind the microphone from 1976 to 2008. What took the Pirates so long? Pirates … [Read more...] about Long-Time Broadcaster to be Inducted into Pirates Media Wall of Fame