List Of Pittsburgh Pirates Seasons
The Pittsburgh Pirates have completed 126 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) since joining the National League (NL) in 1887. Through 2012, they have played 19,339 regular season games, winning 9,767 and losing 9,572, for a winning percentage of .505. The Pirates are also a combined total of 40–49 (.449) in post-season play. Prior to joining the National League in 1887 the franchise compiled a record of 236–296 (.440) in five seasons of the American Association. This list documents the season-by-season records of the Pirates' franchise including their years as the "Alleghenies" (alternately spelled Alleghenys). The Pirates moved from the American Association to the National League after owner William Nimick became upset over a contract dispute, thus beginning the modern day franchise. The team currently plays home games at PNC Park which they moved into in 2001. Prior to PNC Park, the Pirates played home games at Three Rivers Stadium and Forbes Field, among other stadiums.
In 1903, the Pirates were defeated by the Boston Americans in the first World Series. The Pirates returned to and won the World Series in 1909, over the Detroit Tigers. Since then the Pirates won championships in 1925, 1960, 1971, and 1979. In addition to their five World Series victories the Pirates have won nine National League pennants and qualified for the playoffs 14 seasons. Through the 2012 season, the Pirates have had 20 consecutive seasons with a losing record—setting a United States professional sports record. The franchise's original colors were red and blue, which were switched to black and gold—colors that all professional Pittsburgh sports franchises now share—for the 1948 season.
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