Exploring a pitching career that began with a complete-game victory over Hall of Famer Don Drysdale in 1964 and ended when he could no longer control his pitches, this book details the life of Pittsburgh Pirates great, Steve Blass. This insider's view of the humorous and bizarre journey of a World Series champion pitcher turned color commentator will delight Pirates and baseball fans alike.
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A Pirate for Life [Book]
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WEB EXTRA: Former Pirates Pitcher Steve Blass reflects on 60 years
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Steve Blass Hits a Home Run at the Library
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In Your Corner: Former local big-leaguer honored in Canaan
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Pirates Steve Blass Day commemoration
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Steve Blass pays homage to former mentor Bill Mazeroski at Pirates' Hall of Fame ceremony
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Pirates legend Steve Blass reflects on his career, the end and what's ahead
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Dom Amore: Pirates icon Steve Blass winding down the 60-year baseball adventure that began in Northwest Hills of Connecticut – Hartford Courant
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A Pirate for Life eBook : Blass, Steve, Sherman, Erik: Video Games
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Pirates Steve Blass Day commemoration
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Steve Blass on Living the Pirate Life
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“Steve Blass Disease” Fatal to a pitching career
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Dom Amore: Pirates icon Steve Blass winding down the 60-year baseball adventure that began in Northwest Hills of Connecticut – Hartford Courant
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Steve Blass - Pirate [and Upper St. Clair] Legend - Issuu
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Steve Blass: The End Of An Era