Founded as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys in 1887, the franchise changed its name to the Pirates in 1891 and has won five World Series championships, most recently in 1979. An NL Central team, the Pirates play their home games at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. Pirates in the National Baseball Hall of Fame include Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Ralph Kiner, and Willie Stargell.
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