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Apr 13, 2024 · The Willie Stargell Foundation supports programs focusing on kidney disease research, improving patient care, and easing the financial burden of medical costs for patients facing kidney disease, in honor of Baseball Hall of Fame Member Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn More
Apr 9, 2024 · Willie Stargell passed away 23 years ago today. He was just 61. He hit some majestic home runs in Montreal during his major league career.
May 31, 2024 · A middle-aged look back at the careers or Willie McCovey and Willie Stargell, two sluggers separated by twenty-five hundred miles, but united by radically similar statistics and impossible shoes to fill.
Aug 5, 2024 · On Aug. 5, 1969, Willie Stargell hit a record-breaking home run at Dodger Stadium in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Apr 9, 2024 · “Having Willie Stargell on your ballclub,” former Pirates manager Chuck Tanner once says, “is like having a diamond ring on your finger.” Stargell’s death comes just two days after the Pirates dedicate a 12-foot, one-ton bronze statue in his honor at their newly opened PNC Park.
Jul 15, 2024 · Explore the legacy of Willie Stargell, focusing on his leadership, clutch hitting, and impact on the Pittsburgh Pirates and the game of baseball. Discover Pops' enduring influence. Historic Baseball
Mar 25, 2024 · There is an iconic video of Willie Stargell attempting to call time out as he is about to be tagged out trying to steal 2nd base. The play occurred on Septembe News
Oct 17, 2024 · Willie Stargell launches a two-run homer off Scott McGregor in the sixth inning 45 years ago today to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 lead en route to beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 in the seventh and final game of the 1979 World Series.
Jan 12, 2024 · FILE PHOTO: Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Willie Stargell is congratulated by Roberto Clemente (21) at home after hitting a home run Stargell hit 475 home runs and led the Pirates to two...
Jun 29, 2024 · When home runs actually meant something – you know, in the pre-steroid era – Willie Stargell launches his 400th career homer 47 years ago today. Stargell’s milestone homer comes off Eric Rasmussen in the fifth inning of Pittsburgh’s 9-1 victory at St. Louis before a Wednesday night crowd