| 1978 Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium | |
| City | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1] | |
| Record | 88–73 (.547) | |
| Divisional place | 2nd | |
| Owners | John W. Galbreath (majority shareholder); Thomas P. Johnson (minority shareholder) | |
| General managers | Harding "Pete" Peterson | |
| Managers | Chuck Tanner | |
| Television | KDKA-TV Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare | |
| Radio | KDKA Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare | |
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The 1978 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 97th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; the 92nd in the National League. The Pirates finished second in the National League East with a record of 88–73.