1961 Topps #523 Joe Gibbon Pittsburgh Pirates card 2918/42939
1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates
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Celebrating #Pittsburgh #Pirates #baseball focusing on 1986-1992 Leyland-Bonds years, using video, pictures, OTD notes, memes, & art. #Buccos #MLB #LetsGoBucs
The only thing that could soothe a tough Pittsburgh Pirates 🏴☠️ loss like that is an ice cold ‘arn. Throwing it back to the classic Iron City 🍺 ad from the 80’s: #LetsGoBucs 🏴☠️ #HereWeGo
Remembering Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Nellie Briles, born OTD 8/5/1943 Nellie was the starting pitcher in Game 5 of the 1971 World Series vs the Baltimore Orioles. He pitched a CG 2-hit SHO, and even recorded an RBI single in the Bucs' 4-0 victory. #LetsGoBucs
It’s so cool to think that he lives the rest of his life at 1-for-8 rather than 0-for-8. What a difference that one AB makes when he looks back on his life in baseball.
1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates@1992pirates.bsky.social · 2d agoHBD 🎂 8/4/1964 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates C Ruben Rodriguez! Rodriguez played 2 games in 1986 & 2 games in 1988 for Jim Leyland’s squads. His lone hit in 8ab was an RBI triple that scored Benny Distefano on 10/1/1988 in Chicago, his last ever MLB game. #LetsGoBucs
HBD 🎂 8/4/1964 former #Pittsburgh #Pirates C Ruben Rodriguez! Rodriguez played 2 games in 1986 & 2 games in 1988 for Jim Leyland’s squads. His lone hit in 8ab was an RBI triple that scored Benny Distefano on 10/1/1988 in Chicago, his last ever MLB game. #LetsGoBucs
Born August 3, 1964, it is Kevin Elster's 62nd birthday! Elster was a 1986 World Series Champ and 1996 AL Comeback Player of the Year. In 1994, he played shortstop for the Minnesota Twins team coached by 12 year old Billy Heywood... in Little Big League. 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2022/07/kevi...
Kevin Elster #8
This week's card...Kevin Elster! Elster came up with the New York Mets in 1986, played in the World Series...then went back to AAA, but wa...
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HBD 🎂 (8/3/1962) to #RatedRookie Mackey Sasser! Sasser played in a grand total of 26 games for the #Pittsburgh #Pirates in 1987 (12) & 1995 (14)! #LetsGoBucs
After his playing career, Stan Jefferson became a NYPD officer. He was part of 9/11 search and rescue efforts. He has PTSD, experiencing panic attacks and anxiety. He spent years battling the city for full disability benefits. We discussed this card: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2024/12/stan...
Stan Jefferson #223
This week, a guy from the Bronx who lived two dreams...it's Stan Jefferson! Jefferson was a first round draft pick by the Mets out of Beth...
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every topps card@every-topps-card.bsky.social · 5d ago⚾️ slides pack.....rips wax ⚾️
We put out a bonus pod with a recap of our trip to Pittsburgh. We also opened some packs at the park and a German restaurant. Thanks @1992pirates.bsky.social and the Pittsburgh Sports Memories podcast for ripping packs with us! Listen and links: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2026/08/pitt...
HBD 🎂 7/29/1963 to former #Pittsburgh #Pirates OF Tommy Gregg! Acquired from #Giants, Gregg was 5-for-23 1hr 3rbi for #Bucs in limited action over the 1987-1988 seasons, being sent to the #Braves as the PTBNL in the Ken Oberkfell trade. #LetsGoBucs
HBD 🎂 (7/28/1960) former #Pittsburgh #Pirates outfielder/first baseman Carmelo Martinez! #LetsGoBucs
Donald Chaney also has a pragmatic point as well.
1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates@1992pirates.bsky.social · last wk.From Sporting News issue 7/27/92, Letters to the Editor: Dave Bagger from Bloomington, IN has a crazy idea about realigning the MLB divisions into East, Central, & West and adding a Wild Card! Pfft. Like that would happen!
From Sporting News issue 7/27/92, Letters to the Editor: Dave Bagger from Bloomington, IN has a crazy idea about realigning the MLB divisions into East, Central, & West and adding a Wild Card! Pfft. Like that would happen!
OTD 7/26/1988: #Pittsburgh #Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere records his first MLB stolen base vs #Cardinals Tony Peña at St. Louis' Busch Stadium! No video exists of this milestone, but one can envision Spanky standing triumphantly at second base. #LetsGoBucs #CardArt
Livvy’s cousin Mike! As discussed today at the game with @1992pirates.bsky.social!
every topps card@every-topps-card.bsky.social · 2w ago1989 Topps #165 Mike Dunne UER Pittsburgh Pirates card 2789/42939
Pirate Parrot is not beating those drug allegations.
They never should’ve moved the Bucs from the east. I will die on that hill
@letherbeshaved.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Pirates have won the NL East more times than the Mets. They last played in the NL East in 1993...
As a follow up. We will be at Allegheny Brewing on Ohio this Friday with a few folks we know in Pittsburgh! Join us from 6-??? to rip some 1988 Topps wax. We will be at the Pirates/Cubs game Saturday. If you are around for either hit us up!
1988 Topps Podcast@1988toppspodcast.bsky.social · 3w agoHeaded to Pittsburgh to see a Pirates game next weekend. What should be on our itinerary beyond the Game on the 25th? Restaurants, sites, coffee, beer recs are welcome! Also if you are in PGH, let's rip a pack of 1988 Topps cards! We will be the ones dressed like Spanky. CC: @1992pirates.bsky.social
This man was born in December 1944. This pic was probably taken in spring 1986…so he was 41?
Paul Lesko@paullesko.bsky.social · 2w agoOn the Twitterz, we tried to determine the largest age disparity between how a player looks and how old he actually is on a #TheHobby. How'd we do? Phil Niekro - '86 Topps...46-47 years old Don Mossi - '58 Topps...29 Howie Kopltiz - '62 Topps...23-24 Rod Beck - '99 Fleer...29
This week, 2x 20 game winner, 4x All Star, World Series champ, later thrown out of another...the late, great, Joaquin Andujar! He was quite a character, full of excellent quotes, got in his fair share of scraps, and sadly passed away in 2015 at just 62. 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2026/07/joaq...
Joaquín Andújar #47
This week, a 4 time All Star who was a 1982 World Series hero for the Cardinals...Joaquin Andujar! Joaquin was signed at 16 by the Reds bu...
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I honestly miss calls like this
1986-92 Pittsburgh Pirates@1992pirates.bsky.social · 5mo agoUmpire Strikeout Calls In the 1980s were on another level 🔥 Bob Walk strikes out Bruce Benedict of the Atlanta Braves. Legendary umpire DUTCH RENNERT calls the third strike. #MLB #baseball #Pittsburgh #Pirates
Headed to Pittsburgh to see a Pirates game next weekend. What should be on our itinerary beyond the Game on the 25th? Restaurants, sites, coffee, beer recs are welcome! Also if you are in PGH, let's rip a pack of 1988 Topps cards! We will be the ones dressed like Spanky. CC: @1992pirates.bsky.social
ANNIVERSARY: 67 Years ago today 1959 July 7 This tix image was leftover from some abandoned research on the 1959 ASG. @johnfredland.bsky.social @1992pirates.bsky.social
OTD 7/6/1977 “Fernando came out of his hideaway last night at Three Rivers Stadium and made like Babe Ruth. “Fernando's hideaway is the Pirate dugout where Fernando Gonzalez spends most of his time during a game.” Pittsburgh PG story: #LetsGoBucs
