Light-up, juggling, rollerblading Pirates superfan makes postseason appearance at PNC Park
Burgh Man makes postseason appearance at PNC Park
It's a disco ball ... it's a mobile rave ... it's BURGH MAN!
While the Pirates' second consecutive NL Wild Card appearance resulted in an 8-0 loss to the Giants, there was still plenty of positive energy to be had on the bridge outside PNC Park. It was there that Pittsburgh's glow stick-adorned, bowling pin-slinging superfan made an October appearance:
According to Burgh Man's website, it's a rare "positive stone" that gives him his optimistic energy:
It appeared as though Burgh Man's optimism was infectious. One young Pirates fan was spotted mimicking Starling Marte late in the game even with the home team down by a crooked number:
Other superfans must not have gotten the memo:
Glass half-full or glass half-empty, we'd venture to guess they're all already counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report.