Old Pittsburgh

#OldBuccos - John Smiley circa 1988

2013-04-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Not sure why the long face on John in this one. 1988 was his breakout year. He went 13-11 with a 3.25 era, laying the ground work for two All-Star appearances, a 20 win season, a near Cy Young, and a hearty deal from Cinci.

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New Office View

2012-12-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

My company recently moved to new digs in the Liberty Bank Building in East Liberty. I stare at history all day long.

Honest NFL Logos

2012-09-07T08:44:00.001-07:00

You should probably check out Honest NFL Logos on Grantland today.

This has (very) little to do with the history of SouthWestern Pa, but it's amusing.

[Via Grantland]

Down in the Holler' Pace St. Steps 1944

2012-06-11T18:44:00.001-07:00

This is my best guest of where this picture was taken.

6900 Fifth Avenue 06/16/1948

2012-05-21T19:58:00.000-07:00

I believe there is currently a doggy-daycare on this corner. It's also quite close to that delicious/horrible fried fish and chicken place (Hook?).

27 Perry Street (10-14-1952)

2012-03-24T09:15:00.001-07:00

Single block street in the middle hill between Wylie & Webster.

[Modern view]

Murray Ave & Hobart St. (SE Corner) 6/12/1953

2012-03-22T19:29:00.002-07:00

Love the Heinz canned beans ad in the background of this one.

**Update** Modern Day View

Front of Forbes Field 1909

2012-03-07T13:12:00.002-08:00

Exterior of Forbes Field from the early 1900s. 1909 to be exact, the year the park opened.

via Library of Congress

#OldBuccos - Bobby Bonilla and Barry Bonds 1987

2012-02-04T11:19:00.000-08:00

It's never not shocking to see the way Bonds used to look.

Side Note: Sweet Mustache

#OldBuccos Orlando Merced 1992

2012-01-30T15:32:00.000-08:00

This past weekend, I found an old box of baseball cards in my childhood bedroom. This glamour shot of Orlando Merced from 1992 was one of the first cards I found. What a gem.

Steps of the City-County Building

2011-12-30T11:48:00.000-08:00

Steps of the City County Building downtown. Dated 4/14/54.

#OldSteelers - Gary Anderson

2011-12-06T15:54:00.001-08:00

Many solid years of service for the Steelers in the 80s/early. 22 years all told.

From the back of the card:

Placekicker Gary Anderson spends a lot of time speaking to students about the danger of drugs.

Way to go Gary! Keep those kids straight.

Heap 'O Metal on the Allegheny

2011-11-16T17:41:00.001-08:00

From the back of the photo:

Looking South of N.S. (North Side?) of Allegheny River Wharf about 475 ft. from the 6th street bridge.

Dated July 14, 1953

#OldBuccos - Chuck Tanner as a Brave

2011-11-15T15:14:00.001-08:00

This card is from Chuck's final full season as Manager of the Atlanta Braves in 1987. I'm no Braves fan, but if I were I'd want that jacket.

Chuck's managerial stats. [via BaseballReference]

Squirrel Hill 01-16-1951

2011-09-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Bartlett and Murray Ave. If I'm not mistaken, there is a liquor store on this corner these days.

Side note: I would kill for one of the old Coca-Cola signs you can see in the background

1952 Street scene at Sixth Street and Penn Avenue Downtown

2011-08-09T15:06:00.000-07:00

Downtown street scene from 1952 at the corner of 6th Street and Penn Avenue. It's occupied in the present day by the Wood Street Gallery/T-Stop & Bus stop, and the entrance to the former Ariba/Freemarkets, current K&L Gates building.

Three Rivers Implosion

2011-07-14T13:29:00.000-07:00

In honor of what the Pirates have been able to do this far, continuing with the idea of putting the past in the past.

Sun Drug Co Warehouse - 06/28/1946

2011-04-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

I have no idea where exactly this is, but my gut tells me it may be the Terminal Building that sits on the Allegheny between Station Square and the SouthSide proper.

Olver Avenue 05-20-1948

2011-04-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

This shot is of Oliver Avenue between Smithfield and Wood taken 05-20-1948. The block is mostly covered by the backside of the First Presbyterian Church that houses the top notch eatery Franktuary in its basement.

Bob Walk 1992

2011-04-11T13:25:00.000-07:00

Ohh Man, look at that epic mustache/struggle.

PGH Skyline 198?

2011-04-04T17:10:00.001-07:00

Not sure exactly when this pic was taken, but with PPG being there and 5th Ave place not, i'd peg this sometime in the late 80s

Forbes Field (year unkown)

2010-10-31T12:10:00.000-07:00

I can't seem to find a date for this delightful picture of Forbes Field from above. Little info could be scraped from the faded stamp on the back of the photo. All that could be discerned was that the photo came from the Carnegie, and was most likely purchased at some point in the early to mid eighties.

As far as the picture goes, I'm most fascinated by the densely packed parking lot at the bottom of the shot. Assuming those are cars of the game's attendees, how long do you think it would free the central cars after the game?

Early 90s Barry Bonds

2010-09-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

Pictures like these will never not be shocking.

The Historic Ticket!

2010-08-21T07:32:00.000-07:00

Went to the buccos game last night and witnessed not only a 7-2 loss, but also the clinching on the Pirates' record breaking 18th consecutive losing season. To add some extra fun to the situation, I was at the game with my cousin that was in town partly to visit Carnegie Mellon. That's right folks, he was not yet born the last time the Pirates had a winning season.

How many 1990-2009 to opening day starting Pirates can you name?

2010-08-04T09:14:00.000-07:00

http://www.sporcle.com/games/johnmadden/pirateslineups

I came in at about 100 of 180....I'm ashamed of myself. **Head Hung**