Pirates to Honor Police Officers

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that the organization will honor three of Pittsburgh’s Finest who were fatally shot while on duty on April 4. The Pirates will host a special pre-game moment of silence and the playing of taps in honor of Officer Eric G. Kelly, Officer Paul J. Sciullo II and Officer Stephen J. Mayhle prior to the team’s Home Opener against the Houston Astros.

Pirates players will wear Pittsburgh Bureau of Police (PBP) caps throughout the game, as well as a commemorative “PBP” patch on the left sleeve of their uniform, in recognition of the three fallen officers. In addition, the visiting Houston Astros players will wear Pittsburgh Bureau of Police caps during pregame introductions.

The Pirates will then auction off the authenticated, signed caps from both teams and the game worn Pirates player jerseys on Pirates.com. All proceeds will go to the Pittsburgh Police Fallen Heroes Fund to support the Officer’s families they have left behind.

The Pirates will also partner with volunteers from the Pittsburgh Police Department to collect funds at the gates prior to the game, and during the game at donation stations located in Section 101 and the Guest Relations Office on PNC Park’s Main Concourse level.

Pirates pregame ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. All fans in attendance are asked to arrive as early as possible to ensure they are in their seats for the start of the ceremonies.