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Me at the Forbes Field replica gate attached to remaining section of outfield wall
Josh M.

Ever since a very young age I've had a fascination with classic ballparks, maybe it goes back to a family trip through Chicago back in 1991 when old Comiskey Park was being torn down, such a maddening site. Later on that same trip we all wen't to the National Baseball Hall of Fame while in NY. In thier stadium exibits the stadium that captured my imagination the most was the long gone Forbes Field in Pittsburgh (demolished in 1970). I read and read and read about this place and it was considered the grandest stadium of it's time. It certainly is the most charming one I've seen, and let me say this is the nicest area I've been to where a classic stadium was located. Try strolling up to North St Louis, North Philadelphia, or the Bronx, ect, ect. It's definetely a hair raising adventure, sorry to say that I've done it. Instead of those spotty, (I hate to say ghetto because they are Historic locations), this place was located in the affluent Oakland district of Pittsburgh which is also where the University of Pittsburgh is located. On what is now part of the college campus is an old ivy covered brick wall that still stands from Forbes Field in it's original location. There is that famous Pirates World Series win against the Yankees that happened from a home run being hit over the wall, which from looking at the field dimensions I'd say was pretty hard to do. Besides that though this is part of Forbes Field and is one of the nicest looking walls I've seen (wish freeway walls looked more like these). This Wall is also adjacent to Schenley Park, a gorgeous space which actually has a baseball diamond in it, and at least when I was there you entered through a replica of the Forbes Field main gate (see photo). In this area is also a large English Garden looking fountain and an incredibly neat old College building with a Villa - like courtyard. That is where thier school of design is located. This is definetely a spot worth making a destination of when in this area.

Michael F.

This is the original brick outfield wall that made up center and left center fields of Forbes field. It is preserved with the original dimensions and ivy along with the flag pole. The Pirates left Forbes Field in 1970 to move to the disgraceful Three Rivers Stadium, and the park was torn down a year later. All except for this wall of course. It was over this wall that Bill Mazeroski hit his World Series winning home run. Every year on October 13, people gather at the site and listen to the radio broadcast of the home run. A great, well preserved piece of baseball history. It's located in the Oakland neighborhood on the grounds of the University of Pittsburgh. Posvar hall now stands on the location of home plate.

Trevor F.

This was a nice surprise, there is a good section of the wall left from Forbes field, the rest of of the wall is laid out in brick across the street and onto the sidewalk. There is the Mazeroski field behind the wall which is a little league diamond! The Wall that is left standing is about 12 feet tall, Center field 436 feet from home plate, Just shows you how the ball parks were different years ago. There is a piece of the old stadium in the Hall of Fame (Cooperstown) at least it was last time I was there. This is a must see if your in Pittsburgh!

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Site of the famous Bill Mazerowski's walk-off home run, ending the 1960 World Series. This event is commemorated yearly here.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Keith! He had to do much first hand knowledge of the facility,…read morehaving worked there himself when he graduated the army. The tour lasted about 2.5 hours and was mostly outside in direct sunlight. There were a few opportunities for shade, but not many. If you come on a hot day, plan to arrive hydrated and grab a complimentary water bottle from the check in desk. You'll need it. Parking is plentiful, the history is intriguing, and the art scattered about the property is thoughtful and engaging. If you're lucky, you'll spot some wildlife who inhabit the surrounding area.

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