1976 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 90th in the National League, and the 95th in franchise history. The Pirates compiled a 92–70 record during the season, as they finished in second place in the National League East, nine games behind their cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, their run of five division titles in a six-year span came to an end. It was also the final season for Danny Murtaugh as the Pirates' manager.
| 1976 Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | National League | |
| Division | East | |
| Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium | |
| City | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| Record | 92–70 (.568) | |
| Divisional place | 2nd | |
| Owners | John W. Galbreath (majority shareholder); Bing Crosby, Thomas P. Johnson (minority shareholders) | |
| General managers | Joe L. Brown, Harding "Pete" Peterson | |
| Managers | Danny Murtaugh | |
| Television | KDKA-TV Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare | |
| Radio | KDKA Milo Hamilton, Lanny Frattare | |
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