Original 1988 MLB ticket stub from a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Ticket details:
* Date: Friday, May 20, 1988
* Venue: Three Rivers Stadium
* Pirates vs Braves
* Section 543 Row A Seat 8
* $6.00 admission
* Features “Mug Night” promotional event text
* Bright yellow late-1980s Pirates ticket design
* Original MLB ticket stock
A great example of classic late-1980s baseball memorabilia from the pre-PNC Park era.
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Collector Significance
This stub carries solid collector appeal because it represents:
* the vintage Three Rivers Stadium era
* 1980s Pittsburgh Pirates baseball
* pre-dynasty Atlanta Braves years
* classic MLB stadium giveaway culture
Promotional-night tickets (“Mug Night”) are especially collectible because they document specific fan events rather than ordinary regular-season games.
Collectors also enjoy colorful late-1980s ticket designs that stand out well in displays.
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Historical Context
The 1988 season came just before major transitions for both franchises.
For Pittsburgh:
* the club was entering the era that would soon feature stars like:
* Barry Bonds
* Bobby Bonilla
* Andy Van Slyke
For Atlanta:
* this was before the Braves’ dominant 1990s division-title run
Three Rivers Stadium memorabilia remains collectible because the stadium no longer exists and represented a major chapter in Pittsburgh sports history.