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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, Jim Woods, Claude Haring |
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The 1963 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 82nd season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 77th in the National League. The Pirates finished eighth in the league standings with a record of 74–88.
On April 8, Pete Rose made his major league debut for the Cincinnati Reds in a game against the Pirates. He had three at bats without a hit.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Batavia