As the Pirates' season winds down, it concludes a century of service for a local family.

From Forbes Field to Three Rivers Stadium and now PNC Park, the Mangolds have taken tickets, wiped seats, and greeted fans. It's a legacy dating back generations.

"This is my 44th season with the Pirates," Donna Mangold said while working her section.

Donna Mangold started ushering back in the days of Three Rivers Stadium. For the last 15 years, fans have been able to find her in sections 20 and 21 right behind the Pirates' dugout.

"It's been great fun and good people. Great relationships," she said.

Each step Donna Mangold takes, of which there will be thousands in each game, continues a journey her family has made each summer with the Pirates since the days of Pie Traynor.

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