Video. "He had so much influence on what this organization was -- and what it is again becoming. 19. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith.Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. "I was privileged to know Willie, and he taught me what it meant to be a Pirate," Banister said. Scores. On August 7, 1958, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Willie Stargell as an amateur free agent for a reported $1,500 signing bonus.


0 comments. The practice began during the turbulent 1978 season, when the Pirates came from fourth place and 11.5 games behind in mid-August, to challenge the first-place Philadelphia Phillies for the division title. News.

I felt it was very appropriate for Willie to be a part of this. Overall, it’s been a storied and successful run, and the future is bright. Willie Stargell decided to award players with a gold star … Team Names: Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Alleghenys Seasons: 139 (1882 to 2020) Record: 10547-10415, .503 W-L% Playoff Appearances: 17 Pennants: 9 World Championships: 5 Winningest Manager: Fred Clarke, 1422-969, .595 W-L% More Franchise Info

With "Pops" handing out “Stargell Stars” to players who’d made great contributions, the team again bested the Orioles in seven games. It was not a completely faithful revival of Willie "Pops" Stargell's incentive of awarding little gold stars to Pittsburgh teammates for exceptional performances. For instance, even after hitting two home runs in the 6-2 victory over Cincinnati, Russell Martin still only had the one star with which he started out. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC.

Details about PITTSBURGH PIRATES 1979 STARGELL STAR VISOR ADJUSTABLE PIRATES GOLF VISOR STARS. PNC … Career: 475 HR (32nd), .282 BA, 1540 RBI (49th), LF/1B, HOF in 1988, 1979 NL MVP, 7xAllStar, Pirates 1962-1982, b:L/t:L, 2x HR Leader, born in OK 1940, died 2001
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Died: 2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania On May 22, 1968, Willie Stargell of the Pirates went 5-for-5 with three home runs against the Cubs at Wrigley FIeld.Exactly 105 years after the Confederacy opened fire on Fort Sumter, the North retaliated with their own blast – in the form of a two-run home run by Willie Stargell. It was time." Willie Stargell was named the National League' co-MVP in 1979, the same year he won the NLCS and World Series MVPs.Mammoth blast landed an estimated 535 feet from home plate.The legendary Pirates slugger led Pittsburgh to World Series crowns in 1971 and 1979.On April 25, 1970, Willie Stargell cleared the right field roof at Forbes Field with a massive home run. “Having Willie Stargell on your ball club is like having a diamond ring on your finger.” – Chuck TannerWillie 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 originated the practice of giving his teammates embroidered "Stargell stars" for their caps after a nice play or a good game. The practice began during the turbulent 1978 season, when the Pirates came from fourth place and 11.5 games behind in mid-August, to challenge the first-place Philadelphia Phillies for the division title. Willie Stargell decided to award players with a gold star … BL-2641-2000 (Rich Pilling / National Baseball Hall of Fame Library)Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates posed batting in 1973. Stargell swept the MVP awards that year, winning the NLCS MVP, the World Series MVP and sharing the regular season NL MVP award with Keith Hernandez – becoming the first player to win all three awards in one season.The seven-time All-Star retired following the 1982 season with 475 home runs and 1,540 RBI. Close.

Back in 1978, the Pittsburgh Pirates were struggling and languishing near the bottom of their division. Stargell died on the day the Pirates opened their new ballpark, PNC Park, where a 12-foot bronze statue of Stargell's likeness was unveiled Saturday. Back in 1978, the Pittsburgh Pirates were struggling and languishing near the bottom of their division. Log in sign up. Position Played: Left Fielder Press J to jump to the feed. "I'd had the thought all year. Picture Information. Tickets. Vintage Pirates hat with Stargell Stars. Pittsburgh Pirates Pedro Alvarez Making It #PEDROSEASON by Tom Smith. Stargell signed with the Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1958 and would be forever associated with the franchise. The Pirates’ 10 Greatest Pitchers . The team had a personal trainer work with Stargell before the 1968 season to get him in the best shape of his career, but Stargell had a poor season and manager Stargell originated the practice of giving his teammates embroidered "Stargell stars" for their caps after a nice play or a good game.