 The "Green Weenie" was manufactured by Tri-State Plastics, a Pittsburgh plastic thermoforming company between 1967–1974 and during the 1989 season.The Green Weenie was a green plastic rattle in the shape of a hot dog, which when waved at opposing players, purportedly put a jinx on them.Conversely, when waved at Pirate players it allegedly bestowed good luck.