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What Made The 1970s Pirates So GREAT?

What Made The 1970s Pirates So GREAT?

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Relive the greatness of the 1970s Pittsburgh Pirates with legends like Steve Blass and Willie Stargell in this tribute to a golden era of baseball in Pittsburgh. #PittsburghPirates #SteveBlass #WillieStargell #PittsburghPride

Join Peter Lemieux from @BadderSports as he takes you back to the 1970s, a remarkable decade for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the team's current struggles, Peter highlights their historic achievements, including multiple playoff runs, two World Series championships, and the iconic players who led the way, such as Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell. Additionally, he touches on the Pirates' significant milestone of fielding the first all-black starting lineup in MLB history on September 1, 1971. Dive into this nostalgic journey and rediscover why the Pirates were once a dominant force in baseball.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:30 The Pittsburgh Pirates: A Storied Franchise 01:30 The Dominant 1970s Era 04:48 Key Players and Their Impact 09:00 Historic Moments and Legacy 11:28 Conclusion

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