Pirate Parrot - Wikipedia
The Pirate Parrot is a costumed mascot of the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He was introduced in 1979 in response to the popularity of the Phillie Phanatic introduced one year earlier, as the Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies had a fierce intrastate rivalry at the time.
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Goals for the Future: Shoot a hot dog to Steve Blass in the Radio/TV Booth, play one song with a band on the drums during a Skyblast concert, and become enshrined in the Mascot Hall of Fame. Learn about the Pirate Parrot including requesting an appearance for your party or event.
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Introduced in 1979, The Pirate Parrot is the popular costumed mascot of the Pirates. He entertains the crowds at all Pirates home games by dancing, interacting with fans -- young and old --- and leading cheers.
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May 10, 2006 · Scandals have ended Pirate mascot reigns. Kevin Koch, the original parrot in 1979, was stripped of his feathers, after being ensnared by the 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials. Koch was accused of...
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The Pirate Parrot is green and wears a white or yellow Pirates jersey. At first, he wore more of the pirate-themed insignia and waved the Jolly Rogers quite often, but he was eventually redesigned after the incidents in 1985.
The Pirate Parrot | Mascot Hall of Fame
The Pirate Parrot debuted in 1979. He is a large green parrot who wears a Pirates jersey and cap. The character of a parrot was derived from the classic story Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, most notably the one owned by Long John Silver named “Captain Flint”.
Pirate Parrot | Mascot Wiki | Fandom
The Pirate Parrot is the mascot of the Pittsburgh Pirates, debuting in 1979. He is a large green parrot who wears a Pirates jersey and cap. The character of a parrot was derived from the classic story Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, most notably the …
The Evolution of Pittsburgh Pirates' Iconic Mascots: A Yinzer's Guide
May 20, 2024 · From Bucco Bruce to Yinzer Pete to Steelie the Pirate Parrot, each mascot has etched a place in Pittsburgh's sports history, embodying the passion and pride that define Yinzer culture.
Pirate Parrot (Pittsburgh Pirates) | SportsMascots Wikia | Fandom
The Pirate Parrot is the mascot of the Pittsburgh Pirates, debuting in 1979. He is a large green parrot who wears a Pirates jersey and cap. The character of a parrot was derived from the classic story Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, most notably the …
Survey: Pirate Parrot Named Among Most Popular MLB Mascots
Jun 4, 2021 · A new survey from Play USA ranked the Pirate Parrot in the middle of the pack, ranking 17th out of 27 in a survey of best and worst mascots. Clark The Cub, the Chicago Cubs mascot took the...