Pittsburgh Pirates part-owner Bing Crosby, Michael Keaton, Regis Philbin and Kermit The Frog, the Pirates are considered by most to be a distant third in Pittsburgh behind the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins in popularity among Pittsburgh's three major professional sports teams. However, due to their long history in Pittsburgh dating back to the 1882 season, the team has retained a strong loyal following in the Pittsburgh region, especially among older residents. Upon the team ending their 20-season streak with a losing record in 2013, the fan support for the club has grown once again but still remaining a distant third behind
2018–19 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team 2018–19 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team The 2018–19 East Carolina Pirates men's basketball team represents East Carolina University during the 2018–19 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Pirates are led by first year head coach, fifth overall Joe Dooley which he previous coached from 1995–1999 and play their home games at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum as fifth-year members of the American Athletic Conference. The Pirates finished the 2017–18 season 10–20, 4–14 in AAC play to finish in 11th place. They lost in the first round of the AAC Tournament to UCF. Following a 2–4 start to the