Since that first season , the Pirates have played over 700 regular - season games and 14 bowl games .
The East Carolina Pirates football seasons began with the team 's creation in 1932 under Coach Kenneth Beatty .
Since that first season , the East Carolina Pirates have played over 700 regular - season games and 14 bowl games .
The East Carolina Pirates football seasons began with the team 's creation in 1932 under Coach Kenneth Beatty .