Pirates Uniforms to Honor 1979 World Series Champions Are Absolutely Stunning
By Max Scoli
It is time to take a little trip down memory lane in Pittsburgh.
To honor the Pittsburgh Pirates team that won the 1979 World Series, the organization will rep these sweet throwback uniforms on the 40th anniversary of the occasion:
Be in your seats early tonight as we’ll honor the ‘79 World Champion Pirates in a pregame ceremony!
— Pirates (@Pirates) July 20, 2019
Pregame starts at 6:30pm. pic.twitter.com/0VHJkai2sK
These unis take us back to the good ol' days when legends like Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, and Omar Moreno were still tearing up the MLB.
1979 was the last time the Pirates organization was able to secure a World Series Championship. Stargell led the way for Pittsburgh, winning MVP honors in the regular season, NL Championship Series and the World Series to cement his legacy as one of the greatest athletes to ever play the game.
On this date in 1979. #FamaleeForeverhttps://t.co/lgVhZyJhXK pic.twitter.com/Pc5UKJdshY
— Pirates (@Pirates) October 17, 2016
With the exception of the 2013 National League Wild Card Game, this was the last postseason series victory for the Pirates. Now, it's only right that this beloved roster be recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments on the diamond.