FORBES FIELD PICTURES
Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:44 amForbes Field was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1909-1970.
Original Dimensions
Left Field--360
Left Center--406
Center--462
Right Center--416
Right Field--376
Final Dimensions
Left Field--365
Left Center--406
Center--435
Right Center--375
Right Field--300
Forbes Field was named for the General John Forbes, who captured Fort Duquesne from the French in 1758 and rebuilt a new "Fort Pitt".
On May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field, Babe Ruth hit the last three home runs of his career as his Boston Braves lost to the Pirates, 11-7. His last home run cleared the right field stands roofline, making him the first player to ever do so.
The Pirates hit a record eight triples in a single game, on May 30, 1925.
Although Forbes Field developed a reputation as a "pitcher-friendly" ballpark, there was never a no-hitter thrown in the more than 4,700 games at the stadium.
Forbes Field 1909
October 13, 1925. Game 6 of the World Series. The Pirates beat the Senators 3-2, and would go on to beat Walter Johnson in Game 7 to win the series. You can see the extra seating added on the inside of the wall in left and center field.
Forbes 1943. During World War II, from June 26, 1943, through the end of the season, a huge U.S. Marine made of wood stood against the left-field wall, just to the right of the scoreboard. Standing at parade rest, the Marine Sergeant was 32 feet high, 15 feet wide across his feet, and in play. BTW, in looking more closely at these older stadiums, most of the field box seating was not stationary, but wooden chairs that could be moved around
Forbes view from first base side bleachers. University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning in the background.
Another view from similar angle in this postcard
July 7, 1959. Fans filing out after the first of two All Star Games that season. The second game was played on August 3 in the Los Angeles Coliseum. They shoulda had a home run derby..........
Forbes 1966. Rookie Woodie Fryman pitching, Willie Mays at 1b(he just walked), Donn Clendenon at 1b, Gene Alley at ss, Bob Bailey at 3b. The little spec out in LF by the scoreboard is Manny Mota.
October 1966. If you look closely between the flagpole and the light standard in deep left-center, you can see the batting cage, which was placed there during games and was in play.
Original Dimensions
Left Field--360
Left Center--406
Center--462
Right Center--416
Right Field--376
Final Dimensions
Left Field--365
Left Center--406
Center--435
Right Center--375
Right Field--300
Forbes Field was named for the General John Forbes, who captured Fort Duquesne from the French in 1758 and rebuilt a new "Fort Pitt".
On May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field, Babe Ruth hit the last three home runs of his career as his Boston Braves lost to the Pirates, 11-7. His last home run cleared the right field stands roofline, making him the first player to ever do so.
The Pirates hit a record eight triples in a single game, on May 30, 1925.
Although Forbes Field developed a reputation as a "pitcher-friendly" ballpark, there was never a no-hitter thrown in the more than 4,700 games at the stadium.
Forbes Field 1909
October 13, 1925. Game 6 of the World Series. The Pirates beat the Senators 3-2, and would go on to beat Walter Johnson in Game 7 to win the series. You can see the extra seating added on the inside of the wall in left and center field.
Forbes 1943. During World War II, from June 26, 1943, through the end of the season, a huge U.S. Marine made of wood stood against the left-field wall, just to the right of the scoreboard. Standing at parade rest, the Marine Sergeant was 32 feet high, 15 feet wide across his feet, and in play. BTW, in looking more closely at these older stadiums, most of the field box seating was not stationary, but wooden chairs that could be moved around
Forbes view from first base side bleachers. University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning in the background.
Another view from similar angle in this postcard
July 7, 1959. Fans filing out after the first of two All Star Games that season. The second game was played on August 3 in the Los Angeles Coliseum. They shoulda had a home run derby..........
Forbes 1966. Rookie Woodie Fryman pitching, Willie Mays at 1b(he just walked), Donn Clendenon at 1b, Gene Alley at ss, Bob Bailey at 3b. The little spec out in LF by the scoreboard is Manny Mota.
October 1966. If you look closely between the flagpole and the light standard in deep left-center, you can see the batting cage, which was placed there during games and was in play.