RIP Legendary Phil Coyne

[The Spin Meister]

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.

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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[mj1962]

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.

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

triblive.com

Saw this in todays ppg may he rip talk about dedication

 

[yeahtoasty]

He also worked the media entrance for the Steelers. Couldn’t have had a better person there, he was always so cheerful and welcoming. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to chat with him a number of times.

 

[BobPSU92]

Philly?


Seriously, R.I.P. Amazing man. He must have had great stories.

 

[The Spin Meister]

He also worked the media entrance for the Steelers. Couldn’t have had a better person there, he was always so cheerful and welcoming. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to chat with him a number of times.

People would fly in from all over the the country and buy tickets in his section just to see him. Would probably draw more than the Pirates this year if still working!

 

[fairgambit]

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.

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

triblive.com

He should be memorialized in bronze at PNC Park. I favor a statue, but even a bronze plaque would be appropriate.

 

[The Spin Meister]

He should be memorialized in bronze at PNC Park. I favor a statue, but even a bronze plaque would be appropriate.

They placed a plaque in his section the day he retired......his 100th birthday!

 

[fairgambit]

They placed a plaque in his section the day he retired......his 100th birthday!

Thanks, I didn't know.