Bob Robertson honored by Mount Savage during Labor Day festivities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
BaseballBob Robertson, a notable figure in Pittsburgh Pirates history, returned to his hometown of Mount Savage for the annual Labor Day parade. The community celebrated by installing signs to honor Robertson along with state championship teams from Mount Savage High School. During the event, Robertson reflected on his childhood and the importance of his roots, expressing his emotional connection to the local community. The signs are positioned near the Masonic Temple on Route 36. Robertson celebrated with former athletes and expressed pride in the town's legacy and achievements.
- •Bob Robertson returned to Mount Savage for Labor Day festivities.
- •The town dedicated signs to honor Robertson and championship teams.
- •Robertson expressed deep emotional ties to his childhood home.
- •Signage installation took place near the Masonic Temple on Route 36.
- •Robertson participated in the annual parade with local athletes.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates great Bob Robertson honored in Mount Savage
"For a few seconds, Bob Robertson closes his eyes, almost as if to teleport back to that fateful October night. Oct. 12, 1971. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Three Rivers Stadium. 50,403 people in attendance. “The batter will be Bobby Robertson,” Pirates play-by-play man Bob Prince says during NBC’s broadcast. “How long, Curt (Gowdy), can the Pirates keep knocking at the door without tracking ...
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