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10 ways MLB (and pop culture) was different when the Pirates last had a winning season

The Pirates beat the Cubs on Monday, improving their record to 90-67 and clinching their first trip to the playoffs in 21 years.

 

Things were different when Pittsburgh won its third straight NL East title back in 1992. How different? Here are a few examples:

 

1. Eleven of MLB's 26 teams, including the Pirates, played on artificial turf.

1992

Today? Only two (of 30) do.

 

2. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

1992

Technically, this photo is from the 1998 Grammys, but we couldn't resist those jerseys.

 

3. This guy was still playing.

1992

So were George Brett, Nolan Ryan and Robin Yount.

 

4. Bill Clinton was elected president, but first, he played his saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show.

 

5. The Royals, as well as the Expos, were just a year removed from wearing powder blue away uniforms.

1992

It's been so long that powder blue jerseys (though not pants) have come back into style.

 

6. Sir Mix-A-Lot released "Baby Got Back," changing the face (and butt) of American music forever.

 

7. Bryce Harper was a lot younger than this.

1992

In fact, he wasn't even born (until after the '92 season).

 

8. America had two Dream Teams -- the men's Olympic basketball squad, and the Mighty Ducks.

1992

 

9. Ryne Sandberg signed the largest contract in MLB history.

1992

The terms? Four years and $28.4 million.

 

10. Fabio.

1992

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