DK Pittsburgh Sports · Jul 1, 2022
Kovacevic: When the Pirates contend, it'll be built on bats ... as ever
Oneil Cruz is welcomed by Josh VanMeter following his two-run home run in the second inning Thursday night at PNC Park.Just outside PNC Park's home clubhouse, multiple murals on multiple cement walls are committed to the 13 Hall of Famers, 10 retired numbers, seven National League MVPs and other generational gems from the Pittsburgh Baseball Club's 136-year existence. From Honus Wagner to Andrew McCutchen and all the Ralph Kiner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell honors in between, all who walk through receive a riveting reminder of a franchise history like few others in any professional sport.
Know what's not there, though, at least not in any significant scope?