Several Pirates players also went to bat for him, but rehiring Prince was never a consideration.

McLouth received the 2008 Roberto Clemente Award as "the Pirates player who best exemplifies the standard of excellence achieved by Clemente."

He became the 10th Pirates player ever to hit three home runs in a single game, and the first one to do it during his rookie year.

At the time, he was the youngest Pittsburgh Pirates player ever.

Pirates players raced off the field and into the runway and Expos players also left their bench.

Stuart drives in seven runs and joins Ralph Kiner as the second Pirates player to hit three home runs in a game at Forbes Field.

The last active Pirates player was Cliff Barton, who played his last NHL game in 1940.

While Pirates players rushed together on the floor, Holloway raised his arms in exultation before being engulfed by team personnel, including Father Frank McNulty, one of the team chaplains.

His productivity would ensure his contract was renewed in the summer, confirming Anderson as a Pirates player for the 2009 term.

This upset some Pirates players, including Adam LaRoche and Jack Wilson, who questioned the direction of the team.