Obituaries
Pittsburgh Pirates Iconic Stadium Usher Phil Coyne Dies At 102
For more than 70 years, Coyne was an usher at Forbes Field, Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park.
PITTSBURGH, PA — Phil Coyne, the legendary stadium usher who worked for 70 years for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died at the age of 102. The Pirates on Friday confirmed his death on Twitter.
"He worked his first Pirates game at Forbes Field at the age of 18 in 1936," Pirates owner Bob Nutting said.
"For more than 82 years and more than 6,000 games until his official retirement ceremony on his 100th birthday, Phil was so much more than an usher to us and our fans."
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Nutting said that Mr. Coyne "was and always will be a true Pirates legend."
Mr. Coyne passed away on the 20th anniversary of the opening of PNC Park and the 2oth anniversary of the death of Pirates home run king Willie Stargell.
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It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the news of the passing of long-time usher Phil Coyne. Today, we remember the life and many fond moments we have all shared with Phil. Our deepest condolences to the Coyne family and the many friends Phil made throughout the years. pic.twitter.com/0CJyutXSZ1
— Pirates (@Pirates) April 9, 2021
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