Whether winning world championships or falling into last place, fielding teams with Hall of Fame players or trotting out bumbling boys of summer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have thrilled, frustrated, and fascinated generations of fans since 1876.To date, the Pirates have won five World Series and have a total of thirty-six players and managers in the Hall of Fame-including Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd and Paul Waner, Ralph Kiner, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and Bill Mazeroski. <i>The Pirates Reader</i> is a tribute to the fans, players, and teams who have forged the franchise's rich history. Richard Peterson has collected the writing of baseball's greatest storytellers and brings to life the players, games, and magical moments for this classic and well-loved team.
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<b>Richard “Pete” Peterson</b> is the author and editor of several baseball books, including <i>The Pirates Reader, Growing Up With Clemente, Pops: The Willie Stargell Story</i>, and <i>Extra Innings: Writing on Baseball.</i> He is coeditor (with David Shribman) of <i>50 Great Moments in Pittsburgh Sports</i>. A Pittsburgh native, Peterson is professor emeritus of English at Southern Illinois University.
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