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Pirates ditch Jolly Roger on uniforms, make 'P' the primary logo
![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.](https://www.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MTY4MTk2NjgxODE3MDA4MDI5/140108223909-jollyroger-patch-single-image-cutjpg.jpg)
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.
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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.