Brand-new PNC Park officially opened for baseball business April 9, 2001, the same day Pirates iconic slugger Willie Stargell died at 61 in Wilmington, N.C. In the most recent game at the much-older ballpark Oct. 7, the Pirates were shut out by Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card game, bringing a brutal end to their 98-win season. In the 15 baseball seasons in between, the North Shore jewel gave us thrills and chills, laughs and gaffes, too few wins and too many losses and one embarrassing moment (think Batman) that always will be remembered.
Ron Cook: PNC Park's best, and worst, moments after 15 years
