1979 – The Pittsburgh Pirates complete a sweep of their National League Championship Series, beating the Cincinnati Reds, 7 – 1. Willie Stargell, who hit a home run, is named the Series MVP.

On October 5, 1979 — 1979 – The Pittsburgh Pirates complete a sweep of their National League Championship Series, beating the Cincinnati Reds, 7 – 1. Willie Stargell, who hit a home run, is named the Series MVP.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 5
National Pastime October 5
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
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