Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little project today – digging up everything I could find about those classic 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates uniforms.
First, I started by just hitting up the usual spots, you know, doing some broad searches. I wanted to get a general feel for the different styles they had throughout the decade.
Gathering Info
I spent a good chunk of time just browsing through image searches. I was trying to nail down the specific years for each variation. You wouldn’t believe how many subtle changes there can be!
Then, I moved on to looking at some dedicated sports history sites and forums. This is where I started to find some real gold – old newspaper clippings, fan discussions, that kind of stuff. I’m a big believer in going straight to the source whenever possible.
Organizing My Notes
- Pulled out my trusty notebook. Yeah, I’m still old-school like that.
- Started jotting down key features: colors, logos, stripes, fonts… everything.
- Created separate sections for each major uniform style I could identify.
My notes, They looked messy as usual, but it made sense to me, and it’s all about finding what works for you, right?
Deep Dive into the Details
I spent a while trying to understand the materials they used back then. Were they all polyester? Double-knit? That sort of thing. Turns out, it’s actually pretty hard to find definitive answers on that sometimes, but I dug up some good info on vintage fabric types.
I also got really into the different lettering and numbering styles. The Pirates had some pretty unique fonts back then, and I wanted to see if I could find any information about who designed them. No luck there, but I did find some cool close-up photos that showed the stitching details.
Putting It All Together
Finally, I started piecing everything together. My goal was to create a kind of visual timeline of the Pirates’ uniforms throughout the 1970s, with notes on all the key features and changes.
It is not perfect, but it is my record. This is just a starting point, of course. There’s always more to learn, more details to uncover. But that’s the fun of it, isn’t it?
