1997 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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| Record | 79–83 (.488) |
| Divisional place | 2nd |
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| Owner(s) | Kevin McClatchy |
| General manager(s) | Cam Bonifay |
| Manager(s) | Gene Lamont |
| Local television |
WPGH-TV & WPTT-TV Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh |
| Local radio |
KDKA-AM (Steve Blass, Greg Brown, Lanny Frattare, Bob Walk) |
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The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 116th season of the franchise; the 111th in the National League. The Pirates finished second in the National League Central with a record of 79–83.
The 1997 Pittsburgh Pirates were informally known as "The Freak Show," as the team of rookies and cheap veterans (the team only had a $9 million payroll) unexpectedly competed with the Houston Astros for the division title until the final week of the season.
The Sporting News Executive of the Year Award
1997 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Lynchburg
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