Pirates ditch Jolly Roger on uniforms, make 'P' the primary logo

The Pirates have seen a huge increase in merchandise sales recently thanks to their improved play. Pittsburgh made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years

The eye-patch wearing pirate has been the club's main symbol for nearly 80 years, though it'll still have him on the sleeves of some of its uniforms for the time being :: Jason O. Watson/Getty Images

The Pirates have seen a huge increase in merchandise sales recently thanks to their improved play. Pittsburgh made the playoffs for the first time in 21 years in 2013.