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Stargell, Willie
Wilver Dornel Stargell
Born:
March 6, 1940, Earlsboro, Oklahoma
Died:
April 9, 2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Left
Played For:
Pittsburgh Pirates (1962-1982)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers:
1988
Biography:
Popular and powerful, Willie Stargell crushed 475 career homers, leading the National League with 48 blasts in 1971 and 44 in '73. An intimidating left-handed batter, Stargell helped popularize the following of tape-measure home runs during the 1960s and '70s. His influence extended into the clubhouse, where he rewarded teammates with stars for outstanding performances. His father-figure status earned him the nickname Pops and his leadership helped the Pirates win world championships in 1971 and '79, when he shared National League MVP honors.
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Did You Know:
that the oldest player to earn Most Valuable Player honors was Willie Stargell, who was 39 when he won the award in 1979?
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On May 22, 1969, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career. Mike Lum, batting for Aaron in the seventh, hits a pinch-hit double in the Braves’ 15-3 blowout of the New York Mets. Aaron had come to bat 9,015 times in his career before being removed for a pinch-hitter.