Jesse Niles Tannehill (July 14, 1874 – September 22, 1956) was a dead-ball era left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Highlanders, Boston Red Sox, and the Washington Senators. Tannehill was among the best pitchers of his era and was one of the best-hit...
Also ranks #26 on The Best Pittsburgh Pirates of All Time 68 Anthony Rapp 10/25/1971 2 Best known for his musical theatre work, actor/singer Anthony Rapp originated leading roles in "Rent" and "If/Then" but also enjoyed screen time in "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987), "Road Trip" ...
by the Pirates in both 1991 and 1992, and he appeared in 19 MLB games as a utility man, with 14 coming for the Pirates in 1998 and five for the Dodgers in 1999. He hit 6-for-36 in his MLB career. Now, his son will have a chance to follow in those footsteps with Pittsburgh. ...
Belinsky is remembered for his impressive start to his career, becoming one of only two pitchers in Angels franchise history to achieve a four-game winning streak or better. He had stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds during his professional...
Erubiel Candelario Jr., RHP, Pittsburgh Relative:Jeimer Candelario(cousin, Nationals third baseman) Jeimer, an infielder, was originally signed by the Cubs at age 16 and has since appeared in parts of eight seasons with Chicago, Detroit and Washington. ...
Before Fame He earned an MBA from the The London School of Economics. Trivia The winners of his Million Dollar Arm contest, Rinku Singh andDinesh Patel, were eventually signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Family Life He married Brenda Paauwe-Navori. ...
Franco Harris, the NFL Hall of Famer and legendary figure for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970's was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey. The late Harris, who passed away at the end of 2022, is most famously known individually for the"Immaculate Reception"catch but alsowas a superior force ...
Nicknamed "Happy Jack", Chesbro played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1899–1902), the New York Highlanders (1903–1909), and the Boston Red Sox (1909). Chesbro finished his career with a win-loss record of 198-132, an earned run average of 2.68, and 1,265 strikeouts. His 41 wins ...
(July 1, 1916 – June 10, 1985) was an American radio and television sportscaster and commentator best known for his 28-year stint as the voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball club, with whom he earned the nickname "The Gunner" and became a cultural icon in Pittsburgh. Pr...
Erubiel Candelario Jr., RHP, Pittsburgh Relative:Jeimer Candelario(cousin, Nationals third baseman) Jeimer, an infielder, was originally signed by the Cubs at age 16 and has since appeared in parts of eight seasons with Chicago, Detroit and Washington. ...