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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.
Willie Stargell. Positions: Leftfielder and First Baseman. Bats: Left • Throws: Left. 6-2 , 188lb (188cm, 85kg) Born: March 6, 1940 in Earlsboro, OK us. Died: April 9, 2001 in Wilmington, NC. Buried: Oleander Memorial Gardens, Wilmington, NC. High School:
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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.
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 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,...
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 10, 2001 · The Pittsburgh Pirates lost the leader of the Family on Monday when Hall of Famer Willie Stargell died at age 61. Stargell, a savage slugger with a trademark pinwheel swing, led the Pirates...
Jun 28, 2018 · While 1971 will always be remembered most for Roberto Clemente’s World Series heroics, it was also the year Stargell emerged from Clemente’s shadow and came into the national spotlight. Stargell showed great promise as early as 1964, when he was named to his first All-Star Game.
Mar 5, 2023 · 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. He also hit two monstrous homers off.
