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	Roberto Clemente collected more hits (1,877) than any other Major Leaguer during the 1960's. (AP)

All-time leaders & stats
With 3,000 career hits, Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente ranks first in Pirates' history and the top 25 overall in Major League history. Take a look at Roberto's impressive career numbers and see where he ranks in other offensive categories.


1979 "We Are Family" Champions With the Sister Sledge tune as their anthem, and led by season co-MVP Willie "Pops" Stargell, the '79 Pirates battled back from a three-games-to-one deficit in the World Series, to reign as Champions once again. Go >

1887-1900

1901-1925

1926-1950

1951-1975

1976-2000

2001-Present

Timeline

Use the links above to trace Pirates history, from the Waner brothers to Ralph Kiner to Jason Kendall. Go >

Awards and Honors

All-time Rosters

Every player to wear a Pirates uniform is listed here, including Honus Wagner. Go >

Multimedia Highlights

	Watch or listen to the best games ever in Baseball's Best >
Pirates games featured in Baseball's Best: 1960 World Series Game 7 1971 World Series Game 7 1979 NLCS Game 2 More >

Top Plays of 2007:
• LaRoche wins it in 16th, 4/25:

400K
• Wilson's high-flying grab, 7/8:

Top Plays of 2006:
• Bucs turn two in style, 4/19:

350K
• Sanchez snags foul pop, 8/1:

Top Plays Archive | Sights & Sounds home >

Stats and Records

LEADERS (*as of 2007)

Check out these Pirates records:
• Single Game
• Season
• Rare Feats