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June 28, 1970-Last Day at Forbes Field (from the outside)
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1971 Pirates were special in many ways, John Sacco
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The final out of Forbes Field. On June 28, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates play their final two games at venerable Forbes Field, which opened its doors in, By This Day In Baseball
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April 7, 1970 Forbes Field New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates The Final Opening Day For Forbes
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Forbes Field - history, photos and more of the Pittsburgh Pirates former ballpark
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ON THIS DAY: May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hits final 3 career home runs at Forbes Field – WPXI
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The final out of Forbes Field. On June 28, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates play their final two games at venerable Forbes Field, which opened its doors in, By This Day In Baseball
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The final out of Forbes Field. On June 28, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates play their final two games at venerable Forbes Field, which opened its doors in, By This Day In Baseball
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June 28, 1970: 'Human Locusts Have Their Day': Pirates play final game at Forbes Field – Society for American Baseball Research
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Final Game at Forbes Field - Full Radio Broadcast
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Bill Virdon, Quiet Manager of Four M.L.B. Teams, Dies at 90 - The New York Times
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Forbes Field - history, photos and more of the Pittsburgh Pirates former ballpark
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1970-06-28 Cubs at Pirates - Last game at Forbes Field
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June 28: The Power Issue by C-VILLE Weekly - Issuu
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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST: A FAREWELL TO PITTSBURGH'S FORBES FIELD- SUNDAY JUNE 28, 1970