Forbes Field
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| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Opened | June 30, 1909 |
| Closed | June 28, 1970 |
| Demolished | 1971 |
| Other Names | n/a |
| Tenants | Pittsburgh Pirates (1909-70) Pittsburgh Steelers (1933-63) Pittsburgh Panthers (1909-24) |
Forbes Field was a baseball park in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The stadium was named after its adjacent street, Forbes Ave., itself named for British general John Forbes, who fought in the French and Indian War and named the city in 1758.
List of credited publications
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Baseball | 1933 | Pittsburgh Pirates | Program |
See also
List of Major League Baseball stadiums
 Venues Portal
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