He started working as an usher at Pittsburgh Pirates’ Forbes Field in 1936 at the age of 18. Retired when he turned ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD! Estimated he saw over 6000 games, three World Series Championships. Died just weeks before his 103rd birthday.
The year before starting work he went to a game and saw Babe Ruth hit his last three home runs 712-714.
One report said he worked 56 years without missing a game. Amazing man.
The year before starting work he went to a game and saw Babe Ruth hit his last three home runs 712-714.
One report said he worked 56 years without missing a game. Amazing man.
Legendary Pirates usher Phil Coyne, whose career spanned from Forbes Field to PNC Park, dies at age 102
Phil Coyne spent eight decades as an usher for Pittsburgh Pirates games, spanning from Forbes Field to Three Rivers Stadium to PNC Park, and only one tradition lasted longer. Known as “Philly” to family and friends, Coyne ate two Oreo cookies with a glass of milk before going to bed
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