The Massachusetts Pirates made their Mill City debut last night in front of a raucous crowd at the Tsongas Center.
Those in attendance, many of them appreciative families with young children, had a ball and went home happy, courtesy of the Pirates 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Sharks.
Below are some photos, courtesy of the Pirates, InsideLowell and James Thomas Photography.
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- Pirates Cheerleaders and Arthur the Pirate during National Anthem
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- Lowell boxing legend Micky Ward serves as honorary captain for opening coin toss
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- Josh Gable Kicks off the Pirates first-ever game at Tsongas Center
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- Linebacker Calvin Bundage on the prowl
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- QB Alejandro Bennifield prepares to take the snap (photo courtesy James Thomas Photography_
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- Bennifield rifles a pass (photo courtesy James Thomas Photography_
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- Running Back Jimmie Robinson grinds out the tough yards (photo courtesy James Thomas Photography)
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- Defensive Lineman Julius Turner lines up to stop the Sharks (photo courtesy James Thomas Photography)
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- Arthur the Pirate works the crowd during a timeout (photo courtesy James Thomas Photography
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- Game MVP Matt Elam celebrates a big play
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- WR Teo Redding Leaps to make a catch
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- Wide Receiver Thomas Owens adds on yards after the catch
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- Pirates defenders swarm Sharks QB Conor Blount for a loss
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- Defensive Back Darius Williams celebrates an interception
