From Clemente to Stargell
The 1970s were the golden age of Pittsburgh baseball. It began with a new ballpark and ended with a city united in triumph. Over those ten seasons, the Pirates built one of the National League’s model franchises — disciplined, dynamic, and deeply rooted in the culture of their city. From Roberto Clemente’s brilliance and quiet dignity to Willie Stargell’s leadership and thunderous bat, the Pirates defined what it meant to win with class and conviction.
Download Pirate Pride & Power (1970–79)” free from the OUAT Museum — one of more than 30 historical collections celebrating baseball’s defining eras.
Across this decade of excellence came two World Series titles, five division crowns, and countless unforgettable moments. The Pirates captured baseball’s spirit — from the precision of Steve Blass and John Candelaria to the flair of Dave Parker and Manny Sanguillen. They were talented enough to win, humble enough to stay grounded, and resilient enough to outlast every challenger.
It was an era when small-market teams ruled, when the game still breathed through rivalries and rhythm. Through it all, Pittsburgh stood tall — a franchise that blended power with purpose.
Inside this collection:
- Ten full season narratives, 1970 through 1979
- Every postseason run, game-by-game
- The transition from Forbes Field to Three Rivers Stadium
- Clemente, Stargell, Parker, Candelaria, and the teammates who defined the decade
Relive a time when the Pirates played with pride, power, and purpose.
Download Pirate Pride & Power (1970–79) — part of the OUAT Museum’s continuing preservation of baseball’s golden age.