April 26, 2007 • Dick's Sporting Goods

Thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates and Dick's Sporting Goods at the Mall at Robinson, "Gloves for Kids" was deemed a huge success as 17 Pirates players and coaches signed autographs and took photos with fans from 6 to 9 p.m. inside the store on Thursday, April 26.

More than 500 fans made their way to Dick's for the event, with all proceeds benefiting Pirates Charities, Wilkinsburg Little League and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In addition to obtaining autographs and taking photos for a monetary donation, fans had the opportunity to meet Pirates players and bid on Major League Baseball memorabilia in a three-hour silent auction. Items such as autographed jerseys from Albert Pujols, Daisuke Matsuzaka and local favorite Jack Wilson were dealt to the highest bidder.

With the help of the Pirates players and coaches, Dick's Sporting Goods and the fans, children from Wilkinsburg Little League will be outfitted with brand new baseball equipment for their 2007 season.

• 2007 Photo gallery