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Willie Stargell was a feared power hitter and a leader on the field and in the clubhouse during his 21 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Stargell signed with the Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1958 and would be forever associated with the franchise.
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,...
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.
Jan 4, 2012 · Following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on October 1, 2000, 60-year-old Willie Stargell emerged to throw a ceremonial final pitch at the soon-to-be-demolished Three Rivers Stadium. Even though most people who followed the Pirates knew “Pops” was in poor health his frail, spectral appearance that afternoon was shocking.
Willie Stargell Bio. Fullname: Wilver Dornel Stargell; Nickname: Pops; Born: 3/06/1940 in Earlsboro, OK; High School: Encinal, Alameda, CA; Debut: 9/16/1962; Hall of Fame: 1988; Died: 4/09/2001
Learn more about Willie Stargell's background, including his history with the National League, Pittsburgh Pirates and his achievements.
Apr 10, 2001 · Willie Stargell, renowned for his prodigious home runs and revered by his teammates as a leader in a Hall of Fame career that spanned 21 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, died of a stroke ...
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