Forbes Field

Forbes Field (HMRDG)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Allegheny County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 26.486', W 79° 57.165'

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The first all steel and concrete ballpark in the nation, Forbes Field was home to the Pirates, site of four World Series in 1909, 1925, 1927, and 1960 and two All-Star games. Hosted the Homestead Grays, Steelers, and Pitt Panthers, as well as political rallies and boxing matches. Site of Bill Mazeroski's game seven, ninth inning, World Series winning home run on October 13, 1960 and Babe Ruth's last 3 home runs. Damaged by fire and razed in 1972.
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HM NumberHMRDG
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Year Placed2006
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at 4:35am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 588815 N 4477280
Decimal Degrees40.44143333, -79.95275000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 26.486', W 79° 57.165'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 26' 29.16" N, 79° 57' 9.90" W
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Area Code(s)412, 724
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3950 Roberto Clemente Dr, Pittsburgh PA 15260, US
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