Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ dramatic victory over the New York Yankees in game seven of the 1960 World Series. For the last 25 years at least one person has listened to the radio broadcast in front of what remains of the outfield wall of Forbes Field.
Sign Commemorating Forbes Field
Given that this year is the 50th anniversary, there were quite a few more people there than usual.
People gathered at the wall
So many people were expected that the city closed off the street that runs by the wall in order to accommodate the festivities.
Street Closed
There were some interesting characters in the crowd.
Super 'stache
Arrr, matey!
There were plenty of reporters and cameramen.
Whoa, I definitely should not have had that burrito for lunch.
People brought along souvenirs and mementos…
Maz and the '60 Bucs
…and maybe a beer or two.
Yinz got an arn for me?
When 3:36 rolled around, it was time to celebrate.
Yes!!
High five!
It was a great event, an opportunity for those of us who weren’t there to experience the thrill of it, and a chance to share it with the next generation.
We had 'em all the way!
I like you, Colin! I kinda wish I’d been there, too. :)