'Pops' as we was affectionately known was an all-time great. He played his entire career with the Pirates from 1962--1982. His credentials included 7 x all-star, 1979 MVP, 2 x HR leader and 475 career home runs. He was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1988. He was also regarded as one of the nicest guys in the game of baseball. A true legend.
He is very deserving of the Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,
"They give you a round bat and they throw you a round ball and they tell you to hit it square."
--Willie Stargell
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