Pirates mark 55th anniversary of 1971 World Series Game 7 victory

Steve Blass threw a complete game in 2 hours, 10 minutes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 56m1 min read

On this day in 1971, Steve Blass tossed a complete game as the Pirates won Game 7 of the World Series in a swift 2 hours Via @Pirates on X

What happened: Pittsburgh commemorated the October 17, 1971 championship clincher, when right-hander Steve Blass pitched all nine innings to secure Game 7 of the World Series.

Why it matters: The 1971 title remains one of the franchise's benchmark October moments ahead of an offseason in which the Pirates face a post-World Series decision on Brandon Lowe.

What to watch: Pittsburgh's front office turns its focus to 2027 roster decisions once the 2026 MLB postseason concludes.

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@Pirates 2026-10-17T15:05:14.238588+00:00

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