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| Dates: | October 10 – October 17 | |||||||||
| MVP: | Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh) (at 39 was the oldest in history) | |||||||||
| Television: | ABC | |||||||||
| TV announcers: | Keith Jackson (Games 1-2; Games 6-7) Al Michaels (Games 3-5) Howard Cosell Don Drysdale |
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| Radio network: | CBS | |||||||||
| Radio announcers: | Vin Scully Sparky Anderson |
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| Umpires: | Jerry Neudecker (AL) Bob Engel (NL) Russ Goetz (AL) Paul Runge (NL) Jim McKean (AL) Terry Tata (NL) |
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| Future Hall of Famers: | Pirates: Willie Stargell. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost The World Series MVP Award is given to the player who most contributes to his team's success in the World Series - the Most Valuable Player. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. A sportscaster, (also sports announcer, sport commentator or sport presenter) is a type of Journalist on Radio and/or Television Keith Jackson (born October 18, 1928) is an American former Sportscaster, known for his long career with ABC Sports television Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American Television Sportscaster. Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist Donald Scott Drysdale ( July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major League A radio network is a network system which distributes programming to multiple stations simultaneously or slightly delayed for the purpose of extending total Major League Baseball on CBS Radio was the De facto title for the CBS Radio Network 's coverage of Major League Baseball. A sportscaster, (also sports announcer, sport commentator or sport presenter) is a type of Journalist on Radio and/or Television Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully (born November 29, 1927 in The Bronx, New York) is an American Sportscaster, George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins In Baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game including beginning and ending the game enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds making Paul Edward Runge (born October 20 1941 in St Catharines Ontario, Canada) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball James Gilbert McKean (born May 26 1945 in Montreal Quebec) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American Terry Anthony Tata (born April 24, 1940 in Waterbury Connecticut) is a retired umpire. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Orioles: Eddie Murray, Jim Palmer. 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 James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher |
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| ALCS: | Baltimore Orioles over California Angels (3-1) | |||||||||
| NLCS: | Pittsburgh Pirates over Cincinnati Reds (3-0) | |||||||||
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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 American League Championship Series was a best-of-five series that pitted the Eastern Division champion Baltimore Orioles against the Western Division champion The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The National League Championship Series was played between the National League West champion Cincinnati Reds and the National League East The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 Series, with the Yankees The 1980 World Series matched the Philadelphia Phillies against the Kansas City Royals, with the Phillies winning in six games to capture the only World Series title The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Pirates were famous for adopting Sister Sledge's hit anthem "We Are Family" as their theme song. Sister Sledge is an American Musical group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1972 and consisting of four Singers who are
Stargell, pitcher Bruce Kison, and catcher Manny Sanguillen were the only players left over from the 1971 Pirates team that faced the Orioles. Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or "Sangy" (born March 21 1944 in Colon Panama) is a former 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. James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Mark Henry Belanger ( June 8 1944 &ndash October 6 1998) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball manager.
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. In Baseball, the designated hitter rule is the common name for Major League Baseball Rule 6 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. Timothy Paul Stoddard (born January 24, 1953 in East Chicago Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. Lee Andrew May (born March 23 1943 in Birmingham Alabama) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were the last team to win Game 7 of the World Series on the road. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation.
Willie Stargell, the series MVP, hit . Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of 400 with a record seven extra-base hits and matched Reggie Jackson's record of 25 total bases, set in 1977.
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Background
Baltimore Orioles
These same two teams met at the beginning of the decade, in 1971. The 1971 World Series matched the defending champion Baltimore Orioles against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with the Pirates winning in seven games Earl Weaver's Orioles had won the first two games of that series only to lose to Danny Murtaugh's Pirates in seven. Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball manager. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Daniel Edward Murtaugh ( October 8, 1917 – December 2, 1976) was an American Second baseman and manager The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This time Pittsburgh manager Chuck Tanner was looking to win a Series of his own. Charles William Tanner (born July 4, 1929 in New Castle Pennsylvania) is a former Left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball 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. John Wesley Powell (born August 17, 1941, in Lakeland Florida) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who played for Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr (born May 18, 1937 in Little Rock Arkansas) is an American former Third baseman in Major League Mark Henry Belanger ( June 8 1944 &ndash October 6 1998) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher A young (23 year old) "Steady Eddie" Murray was a staple at first-base and an emerging superstar. 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 The only other real "star" hitter on the team was right-fielder Ken Singleton who set career highs in home runs, 35, and runs batted in, 111, in the regular season. Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10 1947) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder / Designated hitter and Center fielder Al Bumbry provided the speed, 37 swipes, and outfielder Gary Roenicke and third-baseman Doug Decinces provided some additional power. Alonza Benjamin Bumbry (born April 21 1947 Fredericksburg Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who played for the Gary Steven Roenicke (born in Covina California on December 5, 1954) was an Outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976 Baltimore The talented pitching staff was captained by veteran catcher Rick Dempsey. John Rikard Dempsey (born September 13, 1949 in Fayetteville Tennessee) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball who played from The starters were led by 1979 Cy Young Award winner, Mike Flanagan (23-9, 3. In Baseball, the Cy Young Award is an honor given annually to the best Pitcher in Major League Baseball (one each for American and National Mike Flanagan may refer to Mike Flanagan (American football Mike Flanagan (baseball Mike Flanagan (footballer 08), Scott McGregor (13-6, 3. Scott McGregor may refer to Scott McGregor (baseball, American League baseball player Scott McGregor (basketball, Australian basketball 35), Steve Stone (11-7, 3. Steven Michael Stone, nicknamed Stoney (born July 14, 1947, in South Euclid Ohio) is an American, former Major League Baseball 77) and Jim Palmer (10-6, 3. James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher 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. Donald Joseph Stanhouse (born February 12, 1951, in DuQuoin Illinois) was a baseball Pitcher with a ten year major league career from 1972 Felix Anthony (Tippy Martinez (born May 31, 1950 in La Junta Colorado) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball Relief pitcher 88). The Orioles won the American League East rather easily, finishing 8 games ahead of 2nd place Milwaukee Brewers. The American League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League
Pittsburgh Pirates
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. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball 's six divisions Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of 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. Timothy John Foli (born December 8 1950 nicknamed Crazy Horse is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Bill Madlock Jr (born January 12, 1951 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. 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. Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of 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. The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA
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). The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Bill Madlock Jr (born January 12, 1951 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player 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. John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played The tall and lean Kent Tekulve had 31 saves, good for 2nd in the league, while winning 10 games. Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who
"Pops" Stargell would hit three home runs in this series becoming the oldest player to win both the regular season MVP and the World Series MVP. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. His "Family" would come back after losing the first 3 out of 4 games giving Earl Weaver and his Orioles a déjà vu nightmare, the Bucs coming back to win in 7 games. Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball manager. Déjà vu ( pronounced; French "already seen" also called "paramnesia" from Greek παρα "para" "near" + μνήμη "mnēmē"
Summary
NL Pittsburgh Pirates (4) vs AL Baltimore Orioles (3)
| Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Pirates - 4, Baltimore Orioles - 5 | October 10 | Memorial Stadium | 53,735[1] |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Pirates - 3, Baltimore Orioles - 2 | October 11 | Memorial Stadium | 53,739[2] |
| 3 | Baltimore Orioles - 8, Pittsburgh Pirates - 4 | October 12 | Three Rivers Stadium | 50,848[3] |
| 4 | Baltimore Orioles - 9, Pittsburgh Pirates - 6 | October 13 | Three Rivers Stadium | 50,883[4] |
| 5 | Baltimore Orioles - 1, Pittsburgh Pirates - 7 | October 14 | Three Rivers Stadium | 50,920[5] |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Pirates - 4, Baltimore Orioles - 0 | October 16 | Memorial Stadium | 53,739[6] |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Pirates - 4, Baltimore Orioles - 1 | October 17 | Memorial Stadium | 53,733[7] |
Matchups
Game 1
Wednesday, October 10, 1979 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 3 |
| Baltimore | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 5 | 6 | 3 |
WP: Mike Flanagan (1-0) LP: Bruce Kison (0-1)
HRs: PIT – Willie Stargell (1) BAL – Doug DeCinces (1)
On a cold wet October night, the 1979 World Series got off to an ugly start. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Mike Flanagan may refer to Mike Flanagan (American football Mike Flanagan (baseball Mike Flanagan (footballer Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of 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. Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former Infielder in Major League Baseball Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Douglas Vernon "Doug" DeCinces (born August 29, 1950 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman 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. David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The rally fell short, and the O's escaped with a 5-4 win.
1960 World Series hero Bill Mazeroski threw out the first ball in Game 5. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire
Game 2
Thursday, October 11, 1979 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Pittsburgh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
WP: Don Robinson (1-0) LP: Don Stanhouse (0-1) SV: Kent Tekulve (1)
HRs: BAL – Eddie Murray (1)
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. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Don Robinson can refer to different people Don Robinson, a former baseball player Don Robinson, an executive Donald Joseph Stanhouse (born February 12, 1951, in DuQuoin Illinois) was a baseball Pitcher with a ten year major league career from 1972 Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who 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 Bill Madlock Jr (born January 12, 1951 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player Nathan Edward Ott (born July 11, 1951 in Muncy Pennsylvania) is a former professional Baseball player. The Orioles countered in the bottom half of the inning with an Eddie Murray solo homer. 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 Murray would also tie the game in the sixth by doubling in Ken Singleton. Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10 1947) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder / Designated hitter and 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. John Lee Lowenstein (born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Making the decision to send Murray that much more odd was the fact that Parker's throw to the plate arrived well ahead of him. Murray tried to bowl Ott over at the plate, but the stocky Ott held fast, staying on his feet.
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. Timothy John Foli (born December 8 1950 nicknamed Crazy Horse is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets 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. Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former Infielder in Major League Baseball Douglas Vernon "Doug" DeCinces (born August 29, 1950 in Burbank California) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman Murray would not collect another hit or RBI for the rest of the Series.
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. Manuel De Jesus Sanguillen Magan, better known as Manny Sanguillen or "Sangy" (born March 21 1944 in Colon Panama) is a former Ott barely slid past the outstretched arms of catcher Rick Dempsey to score the winning run. John Rikard Dempsey (born September 13, 1949 in Fayetteville Tennessee) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball who played from Kent Tekulve retired the side in the ninth for the save. Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who
Game 3
Friday, October 12, 1979 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
WP: Scott McGregor (1-0) LP: John Candelaria (0-1)
HRs: BAL – Benny Ayala (1)
With left-hander John Candelaria taking the mound for the Pirates, Oriole manager Earl Weaver made a couple of lineup changes, hoping to spark more offense. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Scott McGregor may refer to Scott McGregor (baseball, American League baseball player Scott McGregor (basketball, Australian basketball John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played Benigno Ayala Felix (born February 7, 1951 Yauco, Puerto Rico -) was a Major League Baseball player who had a 10-season career from John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball manager. He led off with Kiko Garcia, playing shortstop in place of light-hitting Mark Belanger, and used Benny Ayala in place of Al Bumbry. Mark Henry Belanger ( June 8 1944 &ndash October 6 1998) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball Benigno Ayala Felix (born February 7, 1951 Yauco, Puerto Rico -) was a Major League Baseball player who had a 10-season career from Alonza Benjamin Bumbry (born April 21 1947 Fredericksburg Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder who played for the 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 evening. O's starter Scott McGregor pitched a complete game for the victory. Scott McGregor may refer to Scott McGregor (baseball, American League baseball player Scott McGregor (basketball, Australian basketball
Game 4
Saturday, October 13, 1979 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 1 |
WP: Tim Stoddard (1-0) LP: Ken Tekulve (0-1)
HRs: PIT – Willie Stargell (2)
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. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Timothy Paul Stoddard (born January 24, 1953 in East Chicago Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua) better known as Dennis Martínez, was the first Nicaraguan Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder 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. James Blair Bibby (born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played Kenneth Wayne Singleton (born June 10 1947) is a retired American Major League Baseball Outfielder / Designated hitter and 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. John Albert Milner ( December 28 1949 - January 4 2000) also nicknamed "The Hammer" was an American First baseman David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball
In the eighth, Earl Weaver once again showed some strategic genius. Earl Sidney Weaver (born August 14, 1930 in St Louis Missouri) is a former Major League Baseball manager. 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. Charles William Tanner (born July 4, 1929 in New Castle Pennsylvania) is a former Left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who Gary Steven Roenicke (born in Covina California on December 5, 1954) was an Outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976 Baltimore Weaver countered by pinch-hitting lefty John Lowenstein, figuring the lefty would be better able to hit Tekulve's sidewhip pitches. John Lee Lowenstein (born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues 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. Terrence Michael Crowley (born February 16, 1947 in Staten Island New York) is the current hitting coach of the Baltimore Orioles 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. Timothy Paul Stoddard (born January 24, 1953 in East Chicago Indiana) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. An RBI force-out by Bumbry ended the scoring.
Game 5
Sunday, October 14, 1979 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | X | 7 | 13 | 1 |
WP: Bert Blyleven (1-0) LP: Mike Flanagan (1-1)
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. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 Rik Aalbert "Bert" Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher Michael Kendall Flanagan (born December 16, 1951 in Manchester New Hampshire) is a former left-handed Pitcher and current front office executive Bruce Eugene Kison (born February 18, 1950 in) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Charles William Tanner (born July 4, 1929 in New Castle Pennsylvania) is a former Left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball James Phillip Rooker (born September 23, 1942 in Lakeview Oregon) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher and broadcaster 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. Rik Aalbert "Bert" Blyleven (born April 6, 1951 in Zeist, Netherlands) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played James Blair Bibby (born October 29, 1944 in Franklinton North Carolina) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who 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. Gary Steven Roenicke (born in Covina California on December 5, 1954) was an Outfielder for the Montreal Expos (1976 Baltimore 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. Mike Flanagan may refer to Mike Flanagan (American football Mike Flanagan (baseball Mike Flanagan (footballer David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of The Pirates added two more in the seventh 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. Timothy John Foli (born December 8 1950 nicknamed Crazy Horse is a former Shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949, in Jefferson City, Tennessee) is a former Infielder in Major League Baseball Thanks to the unexpected performance from Rooker, a 4-for-4 day from Bill Madlock, and Foli's 3 RBIs, the Pirates had staved off defeat. Bill Madlock Jr (born January 12, 1951 in Memphis Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball player
Chuck Tanner's mother died the morning of Game 5 (this was mentioned during the telecast by announcer Howard Cosell). Charles William Tanner (born July 4, 1929 in New Castle Pennsylvania) is a former Left fielder and manager in Major League Baseball Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist
Game 6
Tuesday, October 16, 1979 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
WP: John Candelaria (1-1) LP: Jim Palmer (0-1) SV: Kent Tekulve (2)
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. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street John Robert Candelaria (born November 6, 1953 in New York, New York) nicknamed "The Candy Man" was a left-handed pitcher who played James Alvin "Jim" Palmer (born October 15, 1945) nicknamed "Cakes" is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Starting pitcher Dave Parker broke the ice with a RBI single in the seventh, followed by a Stargell sacrifice fly. David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball The Pirates added two more runs in the eighth on a Bill Robinson sac fly and a RBI single by Omar Moreno. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson ( May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949) was a pre-eminent African-American tap dancer Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder
Game 7
Wednesday, October 17, 1979 at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
WP: Grant Jackson (1-0) LP: Scott McGregor (1-1) SV: Kent Tekulve (3)
HRs: PIT – Willie Stargell (3) BAL – Rich Dauer (1)
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. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Grant Dwight Jackson (born September 28, 1942 in Fostoria Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Scott McGregor may refer to Scott McGregor (baseball, American League baseball player Scott McGregor (basketball, Australian basketball Kenton Charles Tekulve (born March 5 1947 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a former right-handed Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Richard Fremont Dauer (born July 27, 1952 in San Bernardino, California) is a former professional baseball player who played with the Baltimore Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of Scott McGregor may refer to Scott McGregor (baseball, American League baseball player Scott McGregor (basketball, Australian basketball 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. Omar Renan Moreno Quintero (born October 24, 1952, Puerto Armuelles, Panama) was a Major League Baseball Outfielder David Gene "The Cobra" Parker (born June 9, 1951 in Calhoun Mississippi) is an American former player in Major League Baseball Bill "Bojangles" Robinson ( May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949) was a pre-eminent African-American tap dancer 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. Richard Fremont Dauer (born July 27, 1952 in San Bernardino, California) is a former professional baseball player who played with the Baltimore Significantly, Eddie Murray, the Orioles' main offensive threat, was 0 for 21 in the final five games of the Series. 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 Following their six run outburst in the eighth inning of Game 4, the Birds scored only twice more over the series' final 28 innings.
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. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002
Composite Box
1979 World Series (4-3): Pittsburgh Pirates (N. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. L. ) over Baltimore Orioles (A. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. L. )
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 81 | 9 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 5 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 54 | 9 |
| Total Attendance: 367,597 Average Attendance: 52,514 | ||||||||||||
| Winning Player’s Share: – $28,264 Losing Player’s Share – $22,114[8] | ||||||||||||
Records
- Five Pirates had 10 or more hits in this series, a World Series record. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland.
Uniforms
The Pirates wore four different uniform combinations during the series:
- gold cap, black jersey and gold pants for Games 1 & 5
- black cap, gold jersey and black pants for Games 2, 6 & 7
- black cap and solid white pinstriped uniform for Game 3
- black cap and solid gold uniform for Game 4.
Broadcasting
This was the first World Series in which the participating teams' announcers were not involved in the play-calling on national radio, (Network television had done the same in 1977. ) For the '79 Classic, Vin Scully and Sparky Anderson handled the play-by-play work for the CBS Radio Network. Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully (born November 29, 1927 in The Bronx, New York) is an American Sportscaster, George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (born February 22, 1934 in Bridgewater South Dakota) is fifth on the all-time list for manager career wins The CBS Radio Network provides news sports and other programming to more than 1000 radio stations throughout the United States But because of their lead-announcer status for CBS Radio, Scully and Jack Buck did wind up calling their regular teams' Series games on CBS Radio in the 1980s - Scully in 1981 (his Los Angeles Dodgers vs. John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA the New York Yankees) and Buck in 1985 and 1987 (Buck's St. Louis Cardinals against the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins). The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Series was televised by ABC, with play-by-play announcers Keith Jackson (in Baltimore) and Al Michaels (in Pittsburgh), and color commentators Howard Cosell and Don Drysdale. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Play-by-play, in Broadcasting, is a North American term and means the reporting of a Sporting event with a Voiceover describing the details of the action Keith Jackson (born October 18, 1928) is an American former Sportscaster, known for his long career with ABC Sports television Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944) is an American Television Sportscaster. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 A color commentator, sometimes known as a color analyst, is a member of the Broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the Play-by-play Howard William Cosell (born Howard William Cohen; March 25 1918 - April 23 1995 was an American sports journalist Donald Scott Drysdale ( July 23, 1936 – July 3, 1993) was an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major League
- In 2006 a "collector's edition" DVD box set, featuring the complete ABC telecasts of all seven games, was issued by Major League Baseball and A&E Home Video. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is A&E is a cable and Satellite television network with headquarters in Manhattan and offices in Stamford, Atlanta,
Series quotes
One-nothing, Baltimore, and a man aboard and Stargell at the plate. McGregor comes to him. And there's a high fly ball into deep right-center field! Back goes Singleton, way back, to the wall! It's gone! He's done it! Pops has hit it out!
—Vin Scully, calling Willie Stargell's Game Seven home run on CBS Radio. Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully (born November 29, 1927 in The Bronx, New York) is an American Sportscaster, Major League Baseball on CBS Radio was the De facto title for the CBS Radio Network 's coverage of Major League Baseball.
Kelly hits it in the air to center field, Moreno towards right center field, makes the catch, Pittsburgh wins it!
—ABC's Keith Jackson calling the final out of the 1979 World Series. Major League Baseball on ABC is the De facto title of a program that televises Major League Baseball games on the American Broadcasting Company Keith Jackson (born October 18, 1928) is an American former Sportscaster, known for his long career with ABC Sports television
We are family!
—Sister Sledge's song that the Pirates used as their theme music/slogan. Sister Sledge is an American Musical group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1972 and consisting of four Singers who are
Now when they walk down the street, the people of Pittsburgh can say that we come from a city that has nothing but champions!
—Willie Stargell at the Pirates victory parade. Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell ( March 6, 1940 &ndash April 9, 2001) nicknamed " Pops " in the later years of In 1979 the Pirates not only won the World Series for the second time that decade but the Steelers won their fourth Super Bowl of the decade. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL
Notes
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 1 - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 2 - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 3 - Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 4 - Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 5 - Baltimore Orioles vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 6 - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
- ^ 1979 World Series Game 7 - Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Baltimore Orioles. Retrosheet. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
References
- Neft, David S. , and Richard M. Cohen. The World Series. 1st ed. New York: St Martins, 1990. (Neft and Cohen 377-382)
- Reichler, Joseph, ed. (1982). The Baseball Encyclopedia (5th ed. ), p. 2209. MacMillian Publishing. ISBN 0-02-579010-2.
- Forman, Sean L. . 1979 World Series. Baseball-Reference. com - Major League Statistics and Information. . Retrieved on 2007-12-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city
External links
- 1979 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com
- 1979 World Series at WorldSeries.com (MLB.com)
- 1979 World Series by Baseball Almanac
- Rising from the Ashes at SI.com
- History of the World Series - 1979 at SportingNews.com
- 1979 World Series box scores and play-by-play at Retrosheet.org
- 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates at baseballlibrary.com
- 1979 Baltimore Orioles at baseballlibrary.com
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