April 9, 2001 – This Day In Baseball

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Hall of Famer Willie Stargell dies at the age of 61

ByThis Day in Baseball April 9, 2001December 28, 2024

On April 9, 2001, Hall of Famer Willie Stargell dies at the age of 61. Stargell, who had been in failing health because of kidney problems, played key roles on the Pirates’ two world champions of the 1970s. He hit 48 home runs in 1971 and shared the NL’s MVP Award in 1979. Nicknamed “Pops”…

This Day In Baseball

Pittsburgh’s PNC Park makes its major league debut as hometown product Sean Casey leads the visiting Reds past the Pirates, 8 – 2. The Reds first baseman, who hit the first home run ever at Miller Park three days ago, goes 4 for 4 and again has the honor of hitting the first home run in a major league park’s history. The bat which was used to hit both historic homers is sent to the Hall of Fame.

ByBaseball April 9, 2001

Pittsburgh’s PNC Park makes its major league debut as hometown product Sean Casey leads the visiting Reds past the Pirates, 8 – 2. The Reds first baseman, who hit the first home run ever at Miller Park three days ago, goes 4 for 4 and again has the honor of hitting the first home run in a major league park’s history. The bat which was used to hit both historic homers is sent to the Hall of Fame.

Day: April 9, 2001

Hall of Famer Willie Stargell dies at the age of 61

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