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Vote. 82.4% (first ballot) 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 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 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.
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, died...
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
Apr 10, 2001 · Willie Stargell, renowned for his prodigious home runs and revered by his teammates as leader in Hall of Fame career that spanned 21 seasons with Pittsburgh Pirates, dies at age 61 (M)
Apr 9, 2020 · Willie Stargell, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series championships with his tape-measure home runs and patriarchal leadership, died on this date in 2001 of a stroke at a medical ...
Dec 29, 2018 · Willie Stargell caps a streak going 9-9 over 2 games. September 15, 1966. Don Drysdale (10-16) gives up two home runs in the 9th, to Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, with two outs, but holds on to give the Dodgers a 5 – 3 win over Pittsburgh. The Dodgers now lead the Bucs by 2 1/2 games.
Mar 5, 2023 · That above quote is from Hall of Famer Don Sutton, who faced Willie Stargell a painstaking 165 times. Stargell, who would've celebrated his 82nd birthday today, clubbed eight homers, six doubles and 21 RBIs off the right-hander during his career, including the postseason.
