Sports
A look at what happened in sports history on April 9.
April 9, 2020
Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series titles with tape-measure home runs and patriarchal leadership that earned him the nickname “Pops,” died of a stroke Monday at 61.
April 10, 2001
He is heavier now than when he played. He walks and talks more slowly.
March 26, 2000
Willie Stargell, spark plug of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1979 championship team, passed out amphetamines along with gold stars to his teammates, New York Yankee infielder Dale Berra testified today.
Sept. 10, 1985
Willie Stargell, former Pittsburgh Pirate star, will join Manager Chuck Tanner’s staff as a coach with the Atlanta Braves.
Oct. 16, 1985
Dodgers
Willie Stargell, the long-time leader of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and batting champion Bill Madlock dispensed amphetamines when they were with the club in the early 1980s, New York Yankee infielder Dale Berra testified Tuesday at a federal drug trial in Pittsburgh.
Sept. 11, 1985
When Baltimore’s Brady Anderson hit his 30th home run Sunday, he became the 11th player since 1961 to accomplish that feat before the All-Star game. *--* 1961 Roger Maris NY Yankees 33 1964 Harmon Killebrew Minnesota 30 1969 Frank Howard Washington 34 1969 Reggie Jackson Oakland 37 1969 Willie McCovey San Fran. 30 1971 Willie Stargell Pittsburgh 30 1973 Willie Stargell Pittsburgh 30 1976 Dave Kingman NY Mets 30 1976 Mike Schmidt Phila. 31 1987 Mark McGwire Oakland 33 1996 Brady Anderson Baltimore 30 *--*
July 8, 1996
In his first year of eligibility, Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday became the 17th player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, while the late Roger Maris did not receive enough votes in his final year of eligibility.
Jan. 13, 1988
Travel & Experiences
Hall of Famers Willie Stargell of the National League and Bobby Doerr of the American have been named honorary captains for baseball’s All-Star game July 12 at Cincinnati.
June 24, 1988
On and off the field, legendary Pirate always lived up to the expectations of his greatness.