Pirates fans were shocked by the news.

Connecticut is as good as advertised, and unfortunately for Pirates fans, Seton Hall is as bad.

"It's a tough situation for all of us because we grew up as Pirates fans," Frank Lucchino said.

Also there to support the team was Hal's girlfriend, Summer Soltis, whose family are from the area and Pirates fans themselves.

Bonifay is most remembered by Pirates fans for giving out large contracts to washed up players.

Eddie Griffin, who scored a game-high 16 points, has been booed by Pirates fans for his sometimes passive effort, but he too found a winning ending.

Pirates fans gather on the site each year on the anniversary of Bill Mazeroski's World Series winning home run on October 13, 1960.

As a result of his offensive woes, Pirates fans booed him on a constant basis.

Russell was unpopular among some Pirates fans because of the frequency of runners he waved home that were thrown out at the plate.

KDKA's 50,000-watt clear channel enabled Pirates fans across the eastern half of North America at night to hear the games.