Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

David Finoli (Author), Bill Rainer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2003

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the most storied histories in the annuals of baseball, The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia captures these fabulous times through the stories of the individuals and the collective teams that have thrilled the Steel City for 115 years. The book breaks down the team with a year-by-year synopsis of the club, biographies of over 180 of the most memorable Pirates through the ages as well as a look at each manager, owner, general manager and announcer that has served the club proudly. The Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia will provide Pirates fans as well as baseball fans in general a complete look into the team's history, sparking memories of glories past and hopes for the future.

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About the Author

David Finoli is a sportswriter from Monroeville, where he lives with his wife and three children. The Duquesne University graduate has penned six other books, including two with Arcadia: The Pittsburgh Pirates and The Birthplace of Professional Football: Southwestern Pennsylvania. Finoli has also contributed to Pittsburgh Magazine, the Pirate Gameday Program, and nosecatbooks.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582614164
• ISBN-13: 978-1582614168
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,952,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your source for all things Bucco, September 29, 2003

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"shemp33" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

By far the best book on the Pittsburgh Pirates that I've seen, complete with season-by-season recaps and stats galore. The highlight: Lifelong baseball fans Finoli and Ranier offer their picks for the 100 best players in the history of the storied franchise. It's sure to start an argument or two among fans of the black-and-gold, but that's what a good book should do. Well-researched and written, this is a must reference guide for any self-respecting Pirates fan. (And you know who you are.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an all-in-one history of the BUCS!!, January 1, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Pittsburgh Pirates Encyclopedia (Hardcover)

It is finally here! This book includes everything you could want to know about the Pirates. It rates the Top 100 players in Pirates history, Top 10 teams, and 10 worst teams. It includes info on all of the Pirates managers, general managers, and owners. It provides a year-by-year season recap. It has info on each of the ballparks the Bucs have called home. If you want one book for reference on Pirates history, this is the one.