This book celebrates the 50 greatest players in the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates and reveals why they are considered among the elite. It includes biographical information for each player, notable achievements, stats and awards, recaps of their memorable performances, and quotes from opposing players and former teammates.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Rankings
Chapter 1: Honus Wagner
Chapter 2: Roberto Clemente
Chapter 3: Paul Waner
Chapter 4: Willie Stargell
Chapter 5: Ralph Kiner
Chapter 6: Dave Parker
Chapter 7: Barry Bonds
Chapter 8: Joseph Vaughan
Chapter 9: Harold Traynor
Chapter 10: Charles Adams
Chapter 11: Andrew McCutchen
Chapter 12: Max Carey
Chapter 13: Bill Mazeroski
Chapter 14: Lloyd Waner
Chapter 15: Wilbur Cooper
Chapter 16: Fred Clarke
Chapter 17: Roy Face
Chapter 18: Sam Leever
Chapter 19: Deacon Phillippe
Chapter 20: Hazen Cuyler
Chapter 21: Ray Kremer
Chapter 22: Vern Law
Chapter 23: Bob Friend
Chapter 24: Andy Van Slyke
Chapter 25: Dick Groat
Chapter 26: Clarence Beaumont
Chapter 27: Tommy Leach
Chapter 28: Al Oliver
Chapter 29: Jesse Tannehill
Chapter 30: Doug Drabek
Chapter 31: Brian Giles
Chapter 32: John Candelaria
Chapter 33: Vic Willis
Chapter 34: Manny Sanguillen
Chapter 35: Kent Tekulve
Chapter 36: Bobby Bonilla
Chapter 37: Bill Madlock
Chapter 38: Truett Sewell
Chapter 39: Matty Alou
Chapter 40: Frank Killen
Chapter 41: Howie Camnitz
Chapter 42: Glenn Wright
Chapter 43: Elmer Smith
Chapter 44: Jason Kendall
Chapter 45: Gus Suhr
Chapter 46: Tony Pena
Chapter 47: Frank Thomas
Chapter 48: George Grantham
Chapter 49: Steve Blass
Chapter 50: Jason Bay
On the Outside Looking In: The Next 10 Pittsburgh Pirates
What Could Have Been: The 10 Pittsburgh Pirates Who Became Stars after They Left
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author