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The 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 73rd season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 68th in the National League. The Pirates finished eighth and last in the league standings with a record of 53–101.
This list is complete and up-to-date as of August 15, 2024. The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared at least in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates National League franchise (1891–present), previously known as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys (1882–1890)
Prior to the 1954 Pittsburgh Pirates season, the local black community in Pittsburgh pressured the team to integrate their roster, as other teams such as the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants had done. [8] To speed up the integration, the black community began to protest against the Pirates and boycotted Pirate home games. [8]
The 1954 New York Giants season was the franchise's 72nd season. ... Pittsburgh Pirates: 53: 101 .344 44 ... 1954 New York Giants Roster: Pitchers. 43 Johnny Antonelli;
To fit Koback on the roster, Pirates general manager Branch Rickey released pitcher Bob Schultz. [8] The official sum of his contract was not initially disclosed. [11] However, his contract was later valued at US$20,000. [12] Upon joining the Pittsburgh club, Koback went through a three-day training program with Pirates coaches. [10]
March 16 – George Grantham, 53, second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants in a span of 13 seasons from 1922 to 1934, who hit over .300 every season from 1924 to 1931, and also was a member of the Pirates teams that won the World Series in 1925 and the National League pennant in 1927. March 19
Murtaugh went 39–39 to conclude the 1967 campaign. Murtaugh's third stint as Pirates manager lasted two seasons, he was 186–138 overall, winning a World Series in the second season. [45] Bill Virdon was the Pirates for one season, but after beginning his second 67–69, [47] Murtaugh was brought in for his fourth term as manager. Murtaugh ...
The 1985 season was one of the lowest points in team history. Amidst rumors that the team would relocate, the Pirates lost 104 games, their most since 1954. Efforts to show fans support like "Ballot by Ballpark" day—in which local media encouraged fans to pack Three Rivers Stadium—did little to move ownership. [30]