1961 Pittsburgh Pirates | |
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Owner(s) | John W. Galbreath (majority shareholder); Bing Crosby, Thomas Johnson (minority shareholders) |
General manager(s) | Joe L. Brown |
Manager(s) | Danny Murtaugh |
Local television |
KDKA-TV Bob Prince, Jim Woods |
Local radio |
KDKA Bob Prince, Paul Long, Jim Woods |
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The 1961 Pittsburgh Pirates fell from World Champions the previous season to sixth place in the National League, as they won 75 games and lost 79, 18 games behind NL Champion Cincinnati.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Asheville, Hobbs