| 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|
| World Series Champions National League Champions National League East Champions | ||
| League | National League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium | |
| City | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1] | |
| Record | 98–64 (.605) | |
| Divisional place | 1st | |
| Owners | John W. Galbreath (majority shareholder); Thomas P. Johnson (minority shareholder) | |
| General managers | Harding "Pete" Peterson | |
| Managers | Chuck Tanner | |
| Television | KDKA-TV 2 (Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare, Nelson Briles) | |
| Radio | KDKA–AM 1020 (Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare) | |
| Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference | |
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The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 98 wins and 64 losses and captured the National League East title by two games over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds to win their ninth National League pennant, and the Baltimore Orioles to win their fifth World Series title – and also their last playoff series victory to date. The disco hit "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge was used as the team's theme song that season.[2]