History of the World Series – 1979

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History of the World Series – 1979 “Pops” was veteran first baseman Wilver Dornel Stargell, whose fun-loving nature kept things loose in the clubhouse and whose powerful bat kept the opposition loose on the field. At 38, Willie Stargell thumped 32 home runs for Manager Chuck Tanner’s Pirates, helping the Bucs to a National League…

Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates

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1979 – In the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pinch-hit doubles by John Lowenstein and Terry Crowley drive in four runs.