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Pittsburgh Pirates' 'Hoist the Cone' Tradition Takes Off

4/7/2026

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have a growing tradition called "hoist the cone."
T-shirts featuring the phrase are selling at the PNC Park merch store.
Lauren Torgent, assistant store manager at PNC Park merch store, said demand is surging.
Fans have been bringing traffic cones to the stadium.
Opening-day theft of some cones underscores ongoing excitement in Pittsburgh, PA.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have a growing tradition called "hoist the cone."
T-shirts featuring the phrase are selling at the PNC Park merch store.
Lauren Torgent, assistant store manager at PNC Park merch store, said demand is surging.
Fans have been bringing traffic cones to the stadium.
Opening-day theft of some cones underscores ongoing excitement in Pittsburgh, PA.