The Pirates Reader

Relive the great moments in Pirate history and read about the legendary Hall of Famers who wore the Pirate uniform.

Even the most ardent Pirates fans can discover facts and stories they might not have known. . . .a good read for young and old, especially those who have lived outside the Pittsburgh area for many years and cannot follow the team on a regular basis.

The great World Series moments and great heroes such as Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell are beautifully captured along with periods of drought and transition. Pirates fans and fans of good sports writing will revel in this.

Admirable is the book's commitment to depicting all sides of the team, its highest and even its lowest high points. . . . With its depth and color, the 'Reader' has enough to interest both the casual and the hardcore fan. And with pieces like its reverent final selection, "Band for the Bucs,' which recaps Mazeroski's tremendous, 1960 Series-winning homer, the 'Reader' gives tribute to the team's more glorious moments and makes even the most disappointed fan realize that this season really could be the one that turns the team around. Anything's possible.

From Traynor to Waner to Haddix, from Clemente to Stargell to Mazeroski, from five World Series titles to the notorious drug trials of 1985, this collection is entertaining and enlightening . . . championship caliber.

A terrific volume—an absolute must-read for anyone who remembers the pleasure of listening to Bob Prince and Jim Woods describe Pirates games on the radio on warm summer days. . . . a rare baseball book in that fans of every age are certain to find something of interest and enjoyment.

A sensational collection . . . evoking emotion, and celebrating tradition.