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50: The Pirates were the first team in the Majors to 50 wins. The franchise has only accomplished that twice -- 1921 and1960, when the club won its third World Series.

"There's really nothing better than going out and representing your country." -- Hurdle, on his friend and Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma being named the head coach of the United States Olympic hockey team for the 2014 Games.