DeMarco: Atlast, A-Rod earnsvalidation Nov 5, 2009
Rodriguez totalled 11 extra-base hits in the postseason, tying the all-time record also held by Willie Stargell (1979), Barry Bonds (2002), Troy Glaus (2002), Carlos Beltran (2004) Matsui (2004) and Larry Walker (2004). And Rodriguez finished 19 for 52. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phils try to follow 5 comeback teams Nov 3, 2009
Series MVP Willie Stargell put his signature on the victory, going 4-for-5 in the Game 7 win with two doubles and a two-run homer, his third of the Series. 1985 The Kansas City Royals, American League expansion entries in 1969, won their first and what is still their only World Series in a showdown with their Show Me state rivals. (The Clarion-Ledger)
CD's Connect the Dots:Playing for Immortality Oct 27, 2009
Should Howard average 40 home runs a season for the next five or six seasons, not far fetched at all given his work ethic, he will have numbers comparable to former Pirate slugger, Willie Stargell, who parlayed one World Championship into a Hall of Fame entrance. Two series titles will cement a Howard berth. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
More of this story Oct 15, 2009
Dave Parker, Willie Stargell and Phil Garner led the Pirate offense while Dave Concepcion batted. 429 for the Reds in the short series. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Pittsburgh chalks up another sports win Oct 8, 2009
The magazine's cover pairs Sidney Crosby and Ben Roethlisberger, and the 29-year-old mayor noted its resemblance to an iconic Sports Illustrated cover with Willie Stargell and Terry Bradshaw from 1979. Times are a little bit better now, and the Sporting News designation gave Mr. Ravenstahl a chance to crow again about good publicity for the city. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Blyleven:Stay cool under playoff pressure Oct 5, 2009
I had great teammates to learn from, guys like Willie Stargell and Kirby Puckett. Those two really stood out in particular, as they set a perfect example to follow in the playoffs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On the Pirates: 17 bests and worst from 2009 Oct 4, 2009
Sweetest swing: Not long after Pedro Alvarez's big cuts in spring training prompted Manny Sanguillen to compare him to Willie Stargell, Alvarez hit 27 home runs with a. 288 average and 95 RBIs in his first full professional season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Diamondbacks' Reynolds makes run at own 'K' record Sep 18, 2009
The list of single-season strikeout leaders includes Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Mickey Mantle, Hack Wilson, Larry Doby, Ralph Kiner and Willie Stargell _ Hall of Famers all. Jackson is the all-time strikeout leader with 2,597 strikeouts. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Races tight for Pirates' All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
With a bevy of worthy Pittsburgh outfielders to select from, Pirates fans have made Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner the early leading vote-getters in the outfield. Clemente's best season came in '66 when he hit. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
KEITH: Pittsburgh's hopes for future revolve around Pedro Alvarez Sep 9, 2009
It is a past that includes five World Series titles, Bill Mazeroski's home run and Hall of Famers like Honus Wagner, Willie Stargell, and sainted Roberto Clemente, the most popular player in franchise history whose statue welcomes visitors to PNC Park all summer long.. The Pirates may be a long way from those glory days, but they at least know what they need to do to get there. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pirates set mark with 17th straight losing season Sep 9, 2009
PITTSBURGH Back in the days of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell or Barry Bonds, this wouldn't have seemed possible for a team as storied and as successful as the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Moss (44) waits for the final out in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs during a baseball game in Pittsburgh Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NL: Pirates mark 17 consecutive losing seasons Sep 9, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 PITTSBURGH Back in the days of Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell or Barry Bonds, this wouldn t have seemed possible for a team as storied and as successful as the Pittsburgh Pirates. 17 consecutive seasons, 17 without a winner. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
On the Pirates: An apple a day ... Sep 6, 2009
If "famous" is part of the criteria, along with production, the 1971 team that had three Hall of Famers -- Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and an older Bill Mazeroski on the bench -- as well as Al Oliver, Richie Hebner, Bob Robertson and Manny Sanguillen. But, if based strictly on production, there is no peer for the phenomenally balance 1925 group that won the World Series against Washington. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates near record for futility Sep 5, 2009
Where have you gone, Honus Wagner and Barry Bonds, Paul Waner, Pie Traynor and Willie Stargell. A proud franchise that won five World Series from 1909-79, won five division titles from 1970-75 and put 13 players in the Hall of Fame is about to become the poster child for losing, the epitome of futility. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Flagler AAU squad turns relaxed approach into tournament success Aug 26, 2009
"I'm a big Pittsburgh Pirates fan even though they haven't been doing so well lately. I was impressed with the displays about Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell and had a couple of pictures taken near the displays," DeAugustino said. Stuart said he's recommend the experience for any boy his age. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Tanner's talk leads Pirates' Doumit to breakout Aug 23, 2009
From left to right, top row, Omar Moreno, Bruce Kison, partially blocked by Chuck Tanner, Kent Tekulve, Bill Madlock, wife of the late slugger Willie Stargell, Margaret Stargell, Don Robinson, and Rennie Stennett,, Bottom row right to left are Dale Berra , Mike Easler, Grant Jackson, Steve Nicosia and Phil Garner. Often, when the Pirates have some commemorative event for a championship team, then win the game later the same day, all kinds of intangible, inspirational connections get made. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates Notebook: 1979 players moved by ceremony Aug 23, 2009
Also here were coach Al Monchak, trainer Tony Bartirome and Margaret Stargell, wife of Willie Stargell. "I'm so happy to see everybody," Sanguillen said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Going All-in: Early honor for Felder Aug 16, 2009
But mostly, they're fun, or as the late Willie Stargell put it, "The (umpire) says 'play ball,' not 'work ball.'". Second call for high school schedules, via e-mail to or fax to 587-1876. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Extreme makeover leaves Pirates with no-names Aug 2, 2009
"It's a familiar story for a team that has largely lived off prospects since Willie Stargell retired in 1982, breaking up the We Are Family team that won the franchise's last world championship 30 years ago.Over the last quarter century, the Pirates have had an astoundingly low four winning seasons. A generation of fans has grown up watching the Steelers and Penguins consistently win each won a championship earlier this year but has yet to see the Pirates field even a .500 team.Pirates faithful... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pirates' McCutchen Hits Three Homers Vs Nats Aug 2, 2009
Hall of Famers Ralph Kiner and Willie Stargell each hit three homers in a game four times for Pittsburgh. Roberto Clemente is the only other player in team history to do it twice. (CBS News)
McCutchen wallops three homers Aug 2, 2009
It is not even enough to find that the feat has been achieved only 17 times, by 10 different players, an illustrious list that includes Ralph Kiner four times, Willie Stargell three times, Roberto Clemente twice, and no rookies until last night. Not when there is so much more to it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pirates Notebook: Negotiations continue with unsigned high school players Jul 26, 2009
Should he finish that way, he would become the first Pirate to lead the majors in any month since the late Willie Stargell in April 1971 with 11. "He's got to be looking at player of the month ... maybe player of the week, as well," Pirates manager John Russell said of a career minor leaguer hitting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the Pirates: All the money in the middle Jul 19, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez have been together with the Pirates since 2003, but their friendship goes back more than a decade before that. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Thome liftsWhite Sox with slam, 3-run blast Jul 18, 2009
With 14 RBIs in his last three games, Thome increased his career total to 1,545 and passed Harry Heilmann and Willie Stargell into 41st place on baseballs all-time list. His previous single-game best was six; he did that four times, most recently at Baltimore on July 6, 2006 which also was when he had hit his last grand slam. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Game of the Day White Sox 12, Orioles 8 Jul 18, 2009
With 14 RBIs in the last three games, Thome increased his career total to 1,545 and passed Harry Heilmann and Willie Stargell into 41st place on baseball's all-time list. His previous single-game best was six; he has done that four times, most recently at Baltimore on July 6, 2006. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cup makes the rounds in South Hills Oh, Lord Stanley! Jul 16, 2009
A Pirates bat boy at age 16, he sat on the bench beside Willie Stargell during the last baseball game at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000. He later worked the first game at PNC Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Early outburst lifts Phils over Pirates Jul 13, 2009
These Bucs might not have Roberto Clemente or Willie Stargell in their lineup, but they showed Cole Hamels the damage they can do against a left-hander who misses his spots. Happ did not miss his spots on Sunday. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
NAMES AND FACES / Jul 11, 2009
It's the first time in 37 years that an NL team sent three outfielders to the All-Star game - Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Al Oliver went for Pittsburgh in 1972. Werth is batting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hamels to utilize tweaked approach Jul 11, 2009
The last National League team to have its entire starting outfield on the All-Star team was the 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates, with Roberto Clemente, Al Oliver and Willie Stargell. With their win Friday, the Phillies are now 20-11 against left-handed starting pitchers this seasons. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Pirates waste another complete effort by Duke Jul 11, 2009
It was a Pirates legend, Willie Stargell, who hit the longest home run at the Phillies' previous home, Veterans Stadium, on June 25, 1971. For Jones, now batting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Abreu hopes to stick in Tribe bullpen Jul 5, 2009
The others were the Pirates' Willie Stargell, who did it on May 22, 1968, against the Cubs, and the Red Sox's Ted Williams, who did it in June 1949 against the St. Louis Browns. The Indians signed left-hander Bobby Livingston to round out the Double-A Akron rotation. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
DAILY PITCH: Once again, Pirates waiting until next year Jul 2, 2009
Somewhere, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell must be rolling in their graves. This is no way to build a winner. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lincoln, Alvarez to play in Futures Game Jun 26, 2009
The third baseman's swing has been compared by some to that of Pirates Hall-of-Famer Willie Stargell, and the expectations for his Major League career remain at least as high. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Alvarez hype underscores woes (Today) Jun 25, 2009
And, of course, that next Willie Stargell business ... If it happens that way, the kid won't have to be the next Barry Bonds or Willie Stargell or Roberto Clemente. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Battery-powered Mets triumph over Rays Jun 20, 2009
NEW YORK -- Decades ago, before Willie Stargell was called "Pops," and the Pirates were "The Lumber Company," and not yet "The Family," the Mets beat them at Shea Stadium with a Lilliputian performance -- a little hit here and a little hit there, nothing too grand. Dave Parker, one of the Pirates' Gullivers, wasn't amazed as much as he was amused by the Mets' victory that night. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Needham Sportsbeat: Billiard boys battle Jun 4, 2009
About the classy southpaw this is what fellow Hall of Famer Willie Stargell had to say, Hitting a Koufax fastball was like trying to drink coffee with a fork. At any rate, these two books sound like enjoyable ones for young sports fans The Prince of Fenway Park and You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax. (Needham Tab, MA)
Strikeouts don't carry same shame Jun 3, 2009
1), Willie Stargell (6), Mike Schmidt (7) and Tony Perez (9) -- are enshrined at Cooperstown. But nowadays everyone from sluggers to contact hitters seems to be in on the action, and not always for the worse, at least as far as their teams are concerned. (Erie Times-News, PA)
On the Pirates: Stennett reflects on sweet seven May 31, 2009
" And, man, did the Pirates score runs that day to back Stennett, annihilating the Cubs, 22-0, on the strength of 24 hits -- three each by Willie Stargell and Frank Taveras -- and home runs by Dave Parker and Richie Hebner. Lumber Company, indeed. "The other thing that has to happen is that your manager has to leave you in the game," Stennett continued. Danny Murtaugh substituted as freely as most managers do in a rout, resting Stargell, Al Oliver and Manny Sanguillen, and he even pinch-ran for... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
DUGOUT: Victor Martinez continues to roll May 27, 2009
Boasting Hall-of-Famers like Vic Willis, Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell, the Pirates have enjoyed seven World Series appearances in their colored history. Their last, though, was exactly 30 years ago. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The hard lessons » May 24, 2009
They gave baseball Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. And when the young, skinny wore the gold-and-black, he was baseball's best all-around player. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Seventh power May 21, 2009
No. 8 has also been retired for Willie Stargell and Joe Morgan, for Cal Ripken Jr. and Carl Yastrzemski. Huge names, every one of them. (CBS News)
Sluggers are often powerless to stop a slide May 21, 2009
Yet for every Fielder or Rice, there is a Willie Stargell or Darrell Evans, power hitters who continued to produce into their late 30s, and in some cases early 40s. Willie McCovey hit 28 home runs in 1977, when he was 39. (Boston Globe)
Surgery to cost Delgado 2 months May 20, 2009
His 473 home runs are two shy of Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 28th place on the career list. Manager Jerry Manuel has started and at first base in Delgado's absence, and is also a possibility. (ESPN -- Baseball)
A swing and a miss, and a home run May 17, 2009
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Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) May 14, 2009
I just about worshipped Willie Stargell, and then Van Slyke when I was a kid. It hurts too much to watch other teams. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Roundup: Kids' books plant seeds of reading May 14, 2009
Willie Stargell, former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger, once said, "Throwing a knuckleball for a strike is like throwing a butterfly with hiccups across the street into your neighbor's mailbox." Molly Williams' dad taught her to throw knuckleballs, but he died in a car accident. Now she's trying out for her school baseball team in this lovely coming-of-age novel. (USA Today -- Life)
Remember when May 3, 2009
Willie Stargell played briefly for the San Angelo Pirates and is the only alumnus of the Sophomore League to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. One of his fellow members of the elite group, Bruce Sutter, pitched for the Midland Cubs. (Odessa American, TX)
Mets fans pay top dollar for home opener Apr 14, 2009
When Shea Stadium opened in 1964, the first home run also was allowed by the Mets, to Pittsburgh Hall of Famer Willie Stargell. The Mets lost their Polo Grounds opener 4-3 to Pittsburgh in 1962 and their Shea Stadium opener by the same score to the Pirates two years later. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
A dud of an opener for Mets Apr 14, 2009
The first hit at Shea Stadium also was a home run, by Pirates Hall of Famer Willie Stargell off Fat Jack Fisher on April 17, 1964. Thats probably the only place in the yard where I can get it out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NewMets open Citi Field with a dud, losing to Padres Apr 14, 2009
The first hit at Shea Stadium also was a home run, by Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Willie Stargell off "Fat Jack" Fisher on April 17, 1964. Pelfrey looked out of sorts all night in his team's new digs. (Florida Times-Union)
Musings on Shea Stadium's opener Apr 13, 2009
The first game was a 4-3 Pirates victory achieved against Jack Fisher and Ed Bauta, replete with a home run by Willie Stargell, a complete game by future Met Bob Friend and a gathering of 50,312 who had pushed the arms of turnstiles. But of course, it was more than that. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Baseball 2009: A bat worth waiting for Apr 4, 2009
" So there you have it, yet another name dropped at the feet of the next great Pirates hitting hope. This spring, before the No. 2 selection from the June draft appeared in his inaugural regular-season game -- he'll start at third base and hit in the middle of high-Class A Lynchburg's order -- Pedro Manuel Alvarez, 22, of Vanderbilt University via New York City's Washington Heights has been compared to: Willie Stargell (Manny Sanguillen was reminded of Pops by an eerily similar swing). Ryan... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mike Tomlin: He considers himself a Western Pa. guy (Yesterday) Mar 30, 2009
The pantheon includes, clockwise from the upper left corner: Billy Conn, Ralph Kiner, Terry Bradshaw, Mario Lemieux, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Willie Stargell, Joe Greene, Arnold Palmer, Roberto Clemente, Tony Dorsett, Sidney Crosby, John Michelosen, Dave Parker, Agnus Berenato, Stan Musial, Bill Cowher, Johnny Majors, Lauryn Williams, Ben Howland, ElRoy Face, Dan Marino, Swin Cash, Dick Groat, Joe Paterno, Danny Murtaugh and Chuck Noll. Conn was the first Dapper Dan sportsman of the year recipient... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lowell's two-run blast lifts Sunbirds Mar 26, 2009
Ex-Oakland Raiders star Ben Davidson and baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell will be among the inductees into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame on April 1 in Ontario. Davidson (East Los Angeles College) and Stargell (Santa Rosa) join Mickey Davis, who coached Golden West to three state softball titles in addition to a 15-year administrative career at Long Beach City. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Field Of Reads Mar 21, 2009
The author of this touching tale quotes Hall of Famer Willie Stargell, saying: "Throwing a knuckleball for a strike is like throwing a butterfly with hiccups across the street into your neighbor's mailbox." Needless to say, Molly finds it isn't easy. "MUDVILLE" by Kurtis Scaletta. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
10 Questions for Ryan Howard Mar 13, 2009
How do you feel about the comparisons of you to Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Willie Stargell ... He used to call me Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell. (Time.com)
No time to waste, just point Big Ben to Hall (Yesterday) Mar 2, 2009
We started this week comparing Pedro Alvarez to Willie Stargell. Too soon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Albert ChenINSIDE BASEBALL Feb 27, 2009
"He has Willie Stargell's swing," former Pirates All-Star catcher Manny Sanguillen said ... "Tremendous upside. It's been 10 months since he last played a competitive game, but we're already seeing it. You hear [first base coach] Perry Hill talk about how he likes the foundation of what he does defensively as a third baseman; you hear [hitting coach] Don Long talk about how he's got an advanced approach as a hitter; you hear Manny Sanguillen drop the Willie Stargell comparison. He's still 22 and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Pirates Spring Training: Not too early to bring comparisons to the plate (Yesterday) Feb 24, 2009
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Pirates first-round draft pick Pedro Alvarez has some comparing him to Willie Stargell ... "Pedro Alvarez has Willie Stargell's swing," the patriarch of Pirates catchers was saying Thursday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Inbox: Who will emerge as a leader? Feb 8, 2009
(See Willie Stargell, 1979 Pirates; Keith Hernandez, '83-88 Mets; Kirk Gibson, '88 Dodgers; Darren Daulton, '97 Marlins; and, to a lesser degree perhaps, Kevin Millar, '04 Red Sox). Jose Valentin was invaluable to the '06 Mets in that way. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
