1979 World Series

Team / Wins Manager Season Pittsburgh Pirates (4) Chuck Tanner 100-63, .613 Baltimore Orioles (3) Earl Weaver 102-57, .642
Dates:	October 10 – October 17
MVP:	Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh)
Television:	ABC
Announcers:	Keith Jackson (Games 1-2; Games 6-7), Al Michaels (Games 3-5), Howard Cosell, and Don Drysdale (In 2006 a "collector's edition" DVD box set, featuring the complete telecasts of all seven games, was issued by Major League Baseball and A&E Home Video.)
Umpires:	Jerry Neudecker (AL), Bob Engel (NL), Russ Goetz (AL), Paul Runge (NL), Jim McKean (AL), Terry Tata (NL)
ALCS:	Baltimore Orioles over California Angels (3-1)
NLCS:	Pittsburgh Pirates over Cincinnati Reds (3-0)
World Series Program:

The 1979 World Series matched the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates (98-64) against the American League's Baltimore Orioles (102-57), with the Pirates coming back from a 3 games to 1 deficit to win the Series in seven games. The Pirates were famous for adopting Sister Sledge's hit anthem "We Are Family" as their theme song. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (716x671, 82 KB) Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... 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These same two teams met at the beginning of the decade, in 1971. Earl Weaver's Orioles had won the first two games of that series only to lose to Danny Murtaugh's Pirates in seven. This time Pittsburgh manager Chuck Tanner was looking to win a Series of his own. Gone were the likes of slugger Boog Powell and defensive wizard Brooks Robinson - shortstop Mark Belanger and pitcher Jim Palmer were the only two remaining players from the 1971 roster. A young (23 year old) "Steady Eddie" Murray was a staple at first-base and an emerging superstar. The only other real "star" hitter on the team was right-fielder Ken Singleton who set career highs in homeruns, 35, and runs batted in, 111, in the regular season. Centerfielder Al Bumbry provided the speed, 37 swipes, and outfielder Gary Roenicke and third-baseman Doug Decinces provided some additional power. The talented pitching staff was captained by veteran catcher Rick Dempsey. The starters were led by 1979 Cy Young Award winner, Mike Flanagan (23-9, 3.08), Scott McGregor (13-6, 3.35), Steve Stone (11-7, 3.77) and Jim Palmer (10-6, 3.30). The bullpen helped with 30 wins against only 13 losses led by Don Stanhouse (7-3, 21 saves) and Tippy Martinez (10-3, 2.88). The Orioles won the American League East rather easily, finishing 8 games ahead of 2nd place Milwaukee Brewers. 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Daniel Edward Murtaugh ( October 8, 1917 - December 2, 1976) was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball best known for his leadership of the Pittsburgh Pirates from the 1950s to the 1970s. ... 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On the other hand, these Pittsburgh Pirates struggled early in the season eventually winning the National League East by just 2 games over the Montreal Expos. Only after getting infielders, Tim Foli (from the New York Mets) and Bill Madlock (from the San Francisco Giants), did the Pirates start winning consistently. The great Roberto Clemente had inspired the 1971 team toward the title and the key ingredient to this team was his successor and spiritual leader, 38-year-old Willie "Pops" Stargell. His clubhouse demeanor, a simple good-heartedness and friendly manner, helped keep the Pirates loose during a tight divisional race with a surprise sweep of the always powerful Cincinnati Reds in the divisional playoffs. Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseballs six divisions. ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 to 2004. ... Timothy John Foli (born December 8, 1950), nicknamed Crazy Horse[1], is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1985. ... For the current season, see 2007 New York Mets season. ... Bill Madlock (born Bill Madlock Jr. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885-1957) New York Gothams (1883-1885) Troy Union Cities / Trojans (1879-1882) Ballpark AT... Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18, 1934 – December 31, 1972) was a Major League Baseball right fielder and right-handed batter. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Ballpark Great American Ball Park (2003–present) Riverfront...

The Bucs lineup featured the National League leader in stolen bases, Omar Moreno with 77; team runs batted in leader, Dave Parker with 98, and 2-time batting champion, Bill Madlock (1975, 1976). Madlock would add two more batting titles in 1981 and 1983. The pitching staff was a ragtag bunch led by the "Candy-Man", John Candelaria's 14 wins (9 losses) with five other pitchers winning 10 or more games. The tall and lean Kent Tekulve had 31 saves, good for 2nd in the league, while winning 10 games. The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League, is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada (until 2005 when the Montreal Expos moved to Washington) and the worlds oldest extant professional team sports league. ... Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975-86. ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ... Bill Madlock (born Bill Madlock Jr. ... John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ...

"Pops" Stargell would hit 3 homeruns in this series becoming the oldest player to win both the regular season MVP and the World Series MVP. His "Family" would come back after losing the first 3 out of 4 games giving Earl Weaver and his Orioles a deja vu nightmare, the Bucs coming back to win in 7 games. For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. ... This article is about d vu, the psychological phenomenon. ...

Summary

NL Pittsburgh Pirates (4) vs. AL Baltimore Orioles (3) Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ...

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Game 1

October 10: Game 1 was played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Attendance: 53,735 October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland that formerly stood on 33rd Street. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[3] Get in on it. ...

On a cold wet October night, the 1979 World Series got off to an ugly start. The Orioles scored five runs in the first, two on a throwing error by second baseman Phil Garner, one on a wild pitch by starter Bruce Kison, and the final two on a homer by Doug DeCinces. The Pirate relief corps held the Orioles in check as the Pirates clawed their way back on the strength of four hits by Dave Parker and a homer by Willie Stargell. The rally fell short, and the O's escaped with a 5-4 win. Mike Flanagan can refer to different people: Mike Flanagan (American Football player) Mike Flanagan (baseball player) Mike Flanagan (footballer) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ...   Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in Pasco, Washington) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-1979), California Angels (1980-1984) and Boston Red Sox (1985). ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. ...   Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in Pasco, Washington) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-1979), California Angels (1980-1984) and Boston Red Sox (1985). ... Douglas Vernon DeCinces (born August 29, 1950 in Burbank, California) is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ...

Game 2

October 11: Game 2 was played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Attendance: 53,739 October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland that formerly stood on 33rd Street. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[3] Get in on it. ...

This time, the Pirates struck first with two in the second on an RBI single by Bill Madlock and a sacrifice fly by catcher Ed Ott. The Orioles countered in the bottom half of the inning with an Eddie Murray solo homer. Murray would also tie the game in the sixth by doubling in Ken Singleton. Murray tried to put the Orioles ahead in the same inning by tagging and attempting to score on a line-out to right by John Lowenstein, but Dave Parker threw him out easily. Don C. Robinson is vice president of Baha Mar Resorts Ltd. ... Donald Joseph Stanhouse (born February 12, 1951 DuQuoin, Illinois - ) was a pitcher with a 10-year career from 1972-1980, 1982. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ... Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era, earning the nickname Steady Eddie. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever... Bill Madlock (born Bill Madlock Jr. ... Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era, earning the nickname Steady Eddie. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever... Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10, 1947, in New York City) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 15-year career from 1970 to 1984. ... John Lee Lowenstein (born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1970-1985. ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ...

Murray also made a questionable base running decision in the eighth. With Murray on second with no outs, Lowenstein grounded into the hole between short and third and Tim Foli made a sensational stop. Murray inexplicably stopped between second and third, and Foli threw to Madlock to force him out, and then Madlock threw to Phil Garner at second to force Doug DeCinces and complete an unusual double play. Murray would not collect another hit or RBI for the rest of the Series. Timothy John Foli (born December 8, 1950), nicknamed Crazy Horse[1], is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1985. ... Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. ... Douglas Vernon DeCinces (born August 29, 1950 in Burbank, California) is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. ...

The Pirates went ahead in the top of the ninth on a two-out single by Ott, a walk to Garner, and a clutch single by pinch-hitter Manny Sanguillen. Ott barely slid past the outstretched arms of catcher Rick Dempsey to score the winning run. Kent Tekulve retired the side in the ninth for the save. Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or Sangy (born March 21, 1944 in Colon, Panama), is a former catcher in Major League Baseball. ... Rick Dempsey is a former Major League Baseball catcher, who played from the years 1969-1992, for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Milwaukee Brewers. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ...

Game 3

October 12: Game 3 was played at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Attendance: 50,848 October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... The Honus Wagner Statue outside Gate C Three Rivers Stadium was a multipurpose sports stadium and event facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The stadiums name was derived from the junction of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, where they formed the Ohio River, the Golden Triangle. The stadium was... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, Steel Town, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges, The Burgh Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18...

With lefthander John Candelaria taking the mound for the Pirates, Oriole manager Earl Weaver made a couple of lineup changes, hoping to spark more offense. He led off with Kiko Garcia, playing shortstop in place of light-hitting Mark Belanger, and used Benny Ayala in place of Al Bumbry. Ayala and Garcia were both right-handed hitters. The moves paid off as Ayala slammed a two-run homer in the third, and Garcia sparked a five-run rally in the fourth with a bases-loaded triple as part of a 4-for-4, 4 RBI afternoon. O's starter Scott McGregor pitched a complete game for the victory. Scott Houston McGregor (born January 18, 1954 Inglewood, California - ) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1976 to 1988. ... John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... Benigno Ayala Felix (born February 7, 1951 Yauco, Puerto Rico - ) was a utility player who had a 10 year career from 1974. ... John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. ... Mark Henry Belanger (June 8, 1944 - October 6, 1998) was an American Major League Baseball player. ... Benigno Ayala Felix (born February 7, 1951 Yauco, Puerto Rico - ) was a utility player who had a 10 year career from 1974. ... Alonza Benjamin Bumbry (born April 21, 1947 Fredericksburg, VA - ) was a utility player with a 14 year career from 1972 to 1985. ... Scott Houston McGregor (born January 18, 1954 Inglewood, California - ) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1976 to 1988. ...

Game 4

October 13: Game 4 was played at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Attendance: 50,883 October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Honus Wagner Statue outside Gate C Three Rivers Stadium was a multipurpose sports stadium and event facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The stadiums name was derived from the junction of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, where they formed the Ohio River, the Golden Triangle. The stadium was... Nickname: Steel City, Iron City, Steel Town, City of Champions, City of Bridges, City of Colleges, The Burgh Motto: Benigno Numine (With the Benevolent Deity) Location in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Allegheny County Founded November 25, 1758 Incorporated April 22, 1794 (borough)   March 18...

The Pirates jumped on starter Dennis Martinez for four runs in the second on a homer by Stargell, a 2-run double by Ott, and an RBI single by Omar Moreno. The Orioles struck back with three in the third off Jim Bibby on a 2-run double by Game 3 hero Garcia, followed by an RBI double by Ken Singleton. The Pirates stretched the lead to 6-3 on single runs in the fifth and sixth on RBI doubles by John Milner and Dave Parker. Tim Stoddard (born Timothy Paul Stoddard on January 24, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... José Dennis Martínez Emilia (born May 14, 1955), better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first baseball player from Nicaragua to play in Major League Baseball. ... Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975-86. ... James Blair Bibby (born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton, North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player for the St. ... Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10, 1947, in New York City) was an outfielder/designated hitter with a 15-year career from 1970 to 1984. ... John David Milner (December 28, 1949 - January 4, 2000), also nicknamed The Mighty Hammer, was a left fielder/first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets (1971-77), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978-81, 1982) and Montreal Expos (1981-82). ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ...

In the eighth, Earl Weaver once again showed some strategic genius. With one out and the bases loaded, Pirates manager Chuck Tanner sent in submarining relief ace Kent Tekulve to face right-handed hitting Gary Roenicke. Weaver countered by pinch-hitting lefty John Lowenstein, figuring the lefty would be better able to hit Tekulve's sidewhip pitches. Lowenstein made the move pay off by slamming a 2-run double. After a walk loaded the bases again, Weaver sent another lefty hitter, Terry Crowley, to bat for Dave Skaggs. Crowley smashed another two-run double off Tekulve to give the Orioles the lead. To add insult to injury, pitcher Tim Stoddard, batting because Weaver was out of pinch hitters at that point, followed with an RBI single. An RBI force-out by Bumbry ended the scoring. Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. ... Charles William Tanner (Born July 4, 1929 in New Castle, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ... Gary Steven Roenicke (born in Covina, California on December 5, 1954) was an Outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976), Baltimore Orioles (1978-85), New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987-88). ... John Lee Lowenstein (born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1970-1985. ... This article is about the baseball player named Terry Crowley. ... Tim Stoddard (born Timothy Paul Stoddard on January 24, 1953 in East Chicago, Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ...

Game 5

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With a world championship on the line and Game 1 starter Bruce Kison injured, Chuck Tanner decided to go with little-used veteran left-hander Jim Rooker as his starter. He would let Rooker go as long as possible, then bring in Bert Blyleven to finish, saving his two best pitchers, sore-shouldered John Candelaria and Jim Bibby for Games 6 and 7, if played. The risky move more than paid off as Rooker gave Tanner five good innings, holding the Orioles to one run in the fifth when Gary Roenicke scored on a double play grounder. The Pirate bats finally came alive against Mike Flanagan in the sixth on a Dave Parker RBI single and a sacrifice fly by Willie Stargell. The Pirates added two more in the fifth on a RBI triple by Tim Foli and a RBI double by Parker, and then three more in the eighth on a RBI single by Phil Garner and a two-run single by Foli. Thanks to the unexpected performance from Rooker, a 4-for-4 day from Bill Madlock, and Foli's 3 RBI's, the Pirates had staved off defeat. Rik Aalbert Bert Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and was best known for his curveball. ... Mike Flanagan (born December 16, 1951) Mike Flanagan (from Baseball Almanac) Mike Flanagan was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 7th round of the 1973 draft. ...   Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in Pasco, Washington) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1971-1979), California Angels (1980-1984) and Boston Red Sox (1985). ... Charles William Tanner (Born July 4, 1929 in New Castle, Pennsylvania) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. ... Jim Rooker (1970s) Jim Rooker (born James Phillip Rooker on September 23, 1942 in Lakeview, Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and broadcaster. ... Rik Aalbert Bert Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and was best known for his curveball. ... John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... James Blair Bibby (born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton, North Carolina) was a Major League Baseball player for the St. ... Gary Steven Roenicke (born in Covina, California on December 5, 1954) was an Outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976), Baltimore Orioles (1978-85), New York Yankees (1986) and Atlanta Braves (1987-88). ... Mike Flanagan can refer to different people: Mike Flanagan (American Football player) Mike Flanagan (baseball player) Mike Flanagan (footballer) This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... Timothy John Foli (born December 8, 1950), nicknamed Crazy Horse[1], is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels and New York Yankees from 1970 to 1985. ... Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988. ... Bill Madlock (born Bill Madlock Jr. ...

Game 6

October 16: Game 6 was played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Attendance: 53,739 October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland that formerly stood on 33rd Street. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[3] Get in on it. ...

Back home at Memorial Stadium, the Oriole bats continued to be unexpectedly cold as John Candelaria and Jim Palmer locked into a scoreless duel through six innings. Dave Parker broke the ice with a RBI single in the seventh, followed by a Stargell sacrifice fly. The Pirates added two more runs in the eighth on a Bill Robinson sac fly and a RBI single by Omar Moreno. John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... James Alvin Palmer (born October 15, 1945 in New York, NY), best known as Jim Palmer and nicknamed Cakes, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1984). ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ... There are many stadiums known as Memorial Stadium. ... John Candelaria was a left handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Dodgers between 1975-1993. ... James Alvin Palmer (born October 15, 1945 in New York, NY), best known as Jim Palmer and nicknamed Cakes, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1984). ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ... Bill Bojangles Robinson (May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949) was a pioneer and pre-eminent African-American tap dance performer. ... Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975-86. ...

Game 7

October 17: Game 7 was played at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Attendance: 53,733 October 17 is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Memorial Stadium was a sports stadium in Baltimore, Maryland that formerly stood on 33rd Street. ... Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[3] Get in on it. ...

The Pirates capped an amazing comeback on the strength of Willie Stargell, who went 4 for 4 with a single, two doubles, and a towering two-run homer in the sixth off Scott McGregor. For insurance in the ninth, Omar Moreno collected an RBI single, while another run scored when Dave Parker and Bill Robinson were hit by pitches back-to-back, scoring Moreno. The O's only run came on a Rich Dauer solo homer in the third, the team's only RBI in the last three games. Significantly, Eddie Murray, the Orioles' main offensive threat, was 0 for 21 in the final five games of the Series. Following their six run outburst in the eighth inning of Game 4, the Birds scored only twice more over the series' final 28 innings. Grant Dwight Jackson (born September 28, 1942 in Fostoria, Ohio), is a former professional baseball player who was a left-handed pitcher in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1965-1982. ... Scott Houston McGregor (born January 18, 1954 Inglewood, California - ) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1976 to 1988. ... Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American baseball player from 1974 to 1989 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... Richard Fremont Dauer (born July 27, 1952 in San Bernardino, California), is a former professional baseball who played with the Baltimore Orioles primarily as an infielder from 1976-1985. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... Scott Houston McGregor (born January 18, 1954 Inglewood, California - ) was a pitcher with a 13 year career from 1976 to 1988. ... Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball outfielder from 1975-86. ... The name Dave Parker may refer to several notable individuals: Dave Parker, American baseball player Dave Parker, Canadian jazz musician with The Shuffle Demons Dave Parker, Samoan singer. ... Bill Bojangles Robinson (May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949) was a pioneer and pre-eminent African-American tap dance performer. ... Richard Fremont Dauer (born July 27, 1952 in San Bernardino, California), is a former professional baseball who played with the Baltimore Orioles primarily as an infielder from 1976-1985. ... Eddie Clarence Murray (born February 24, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who was known as one of the most reliable and productive hitters of his era, earning the nickname Steady Eddie. Murray is regarded as one of the best switch hitters ever...

Composite Box

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Major league affiliations National League (1887–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 20, 21, 33, 40, 42 Name Pittsburgh Pirates (1891–present) Pittsburgh Innocents (1890) Pittsburg Alleghenies (1882–1889) (Also referred to as Infants in 1890) Ballpark PNC Park (2001–present) Three Rivers... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ...

Trivia

• 1960 World Series hero Bill Mazeroski threw out the first ball in Game 5.

• U.S. President Jimmy Carter made an appearance in Game 7, he threw out the first ball, and after the game made a visit to the victorious Pittsburgh locker room.

• Only six teams have won a World Series after trailing three games to one, and two of those teams were the Pirates, in 1925 and 1979. The others were the 1903 Boston Red Sox (in a best-of-nine series), 1958 New York Yankees, 1968 Detroit Tigers, and 1985 Kansas City Royals.

• The Pittsburgh Pirates were the last team to win Game 7 of the World Series on the road. Since then, the home team has won the last eight Game 7's (2002, 2001, 1997, 1991, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1982). In fact, the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates are the last team in any of the three major sports that have championship series (baseball, basketball, and hockey) to win Game 7 of the championship series on the road.

• Willie Stargell at 39 was the oldest player to win MVP honors for both the National League and the World Series.

• Stargell, pitcher Bruce Kison, and catcher Manny Sanguillen were the only players left over from the 1971 Pirates team that faced the Orioles. Orioles' pitcher Jim Palmer, Mark Belanger, and manager Earl Weaver were the only ones who were still with the team that faced the Pirates in 1971.

• Willie Stargell, the series MVP, hit .400 with a record seven extra-base hits and matched Reggie Jackson's record of 25 total bases, set in 1977.

• As was the case when the same two teams played in the 1971 World Series, a game in Baltimore was rained out. Game 1 of this series was postponed, while Game 2 of the 1971 series had to be moved back a day.

• Chuck Tanner's mother died the morning of Game 5 (this was mentioned during the telecast by announcer Howard Cosell).

• Five Pirates had 10 or more hits in this series, a World Series record.

• In this Series, it was the American League team's "turn" to play by National League rules, meaning no designated hitter and the Orioles' pitchers would have to bat. While this resulted in Tim Stoddard getting his first major league hit and RBI in Game 4, overall, it hurt the Orioles because Lee May, their designated hitter for much of the season and a key part of their offense, was only able to bat three times in the whole series.

• The Pirates wore four different uniform combinations during the series: black jersey, gold trousers and cap for Games 1 & 5; gold jersey, black trousers and cap for Games 2, 6 & 7; solid white pinstripes with black cap for Game 3; and solid gold with black cap for Game 4.

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Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Bennett Park (1894-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (4) 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 â€¢ 1935 AL Pennants (10) 2006 â€¢ 1984 â€¢ 1968 â€¢ 1945 1940... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... 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Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or Sangy (born March 21, 1944 in Colon, Panama), is a former catcher in Major League Baseball. ... James Alvin Palmer (born October 15, 1945 in New York, NY), best known as Jim Palmer and nicknamed Cakes, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles (1965-1984). ... Mark Henry Belanger (June 8, 1944 - October 6, 1998) was an American Major League Baseball player. ... Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St. ... Wilver Dornel Willie Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed Pops in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. ... The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games. ... 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Quote(s) from the Series

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Reference(s)

Neft, David S., and Richard M. Cohen. The World Series. 1st ed. New York: St Martins, 1990. (Neft and Cohen 377-382)

External Links

• 1979 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com