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Willie Stargell. Wilver Dornell Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed " Pops " later in his career, was an American professional baseball left fielder and first baseman who spent all of his 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) ( 1962 – 1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Willie Stargell. Positions: Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-2 , 188lb (188cm, 85kg) Born: March 6, 1940 in Earlsboro, OK. Died: April 9, 2001 in Wilmington, NC. Buried: Oleander Memorial Gardens, Wilmington, NC. High School:
- March 6, 1940
Willie Stargell was a power-hitting left fielder and first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates for 21 seasons. He won three MVP awards in 1979, including the World Series MVP, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Apr 30, 2024 · Willie Stargell (born March 6, 1940, Earlsboro, Okla., U.S.—died April 9, 2001, Wilmington, N.C.) was an American professional baseball player who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to World Series championships in 1971 and 1979.
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Apr 9, 2001 · PITTSBURGH -- Willie Stargell, the thunderous home run hitter who carried the Pittsburgh Pirates into two World Series with his power and helped win them with his patriarchal leadership,...
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Willie Stargell, the legendary slugger who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1958 to 1979. From his childhood in the projects to his rise to stardom, his challenges and achievements, and his legacy as a civil rights activist.