A Man Called Pops
For over 20 years Willie Stargell blasted home runs in Pittsburgh. Later in his career he became known as pops and was the key figure on the championship run of 1979. A leader both on and off the field, Stargell's presence continues to loom large over the franchise. We take a deep dive into the life and career of this legendary Pittsburgh figure.
Show Notes and Links
- Stargell's iconic home runs: Dodger Stadium | Olympic Stadium | 1979 NLCS | World Series Game 7
- Stargell's career stats
- Stargell's Hall of Fame induction
- Stargell's final first pitch at Three Rivers Stadium