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- Born: March 6, 1940
- Birthplace: Earlsboro, Oklahoma
- Full name: Wilver Dornell Stargell
- Died: April 9, 2001
- 7-Time All-Star
- 2-Time World Series Winner
- Gave Pittsburgh the nickname "City of Champions"
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Willie "Pops" Stargell was an outfielder and first baseman who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1962-1982. His positive attitude and dedicated style of play made him one of the most popular athletes in Pittsburgh history. Stargell was known for his monstrous home run hits, setting records for longest home runs in multiple National League ballparks. During his career he won an National League Co MVP, 2 World Series titles, 7 All-Star selections and a World Series MVP. After he retired he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988 and threw the final pitch at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000.
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Willie Stargell Questions
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Where did Bruce Willis and Emma Heming get married? 3 AnswersAccording to People magazine, Willis and Heming were married at Willis' home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos. read more -
What is your favorite Willy DeVille song? 3 AnswersMy favorite is "Still I Love You Still" the lyrics are beautiful and the music is just real !thanks for this question it's nice that others were touched by him... read more -
Was Perez Hilton wrong for linking to photos of Tallulah Willis? 3 AnswersIt definitely seems out of line for Perez Hilton to comment on Tallulah Willis – she’s 15! Making reference to the anatomy of a 15 year old is just not good fo... read more -
How bad is Dontrelle Willis looking? 1 AnswerHe certainly didn't pitch very well tonight, but it looks like he's going to come out of it with a no decision. read more
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Willie Stargell Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Baseball-Reference.com: Willie Stargell
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 225 Pounds
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
- Rookie Year: 1962
Willie Stargell Timeline
- March 6, 1940: Born
- 1958: Signs as an amateur free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates at the age of 18
- 1962: Debuts for the Pirates
- 1964: Hits for the cycle
- 1971: Wins World Series over Baltimore Orioles
- 1979: Helps Pirates to another World Series victory over the Orioles
- 1988: Inducted into National Baseball Hall Of Fame
- April 9, 2001: Dies
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- Grandstand Sports: Willie Stargell Memorabilia
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I never went to work, I always went to play. - Willie Stargell, Pro baseball player
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Famous quotes by Willie Stargell http://www.jittery.com/quotes/willie-stargell-quotes-15562.html
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RT @22bright: "Trying to hit him (Sandy Koufax) was like trying to drink coffee with a fork." -Willie Stargell//Classic oldtimer quotes
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RT @22bright: "It's supposed to be fun, the man says 'Play Ball' not 'Work Ball' you know." -Willie Stargell
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