Willie Stargell was a great player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a lot like Roberto Clemente, except he never dedicated his time and earnings quite as much as Roberto did. Although Stargell wasnt on the 1960's team that won the world series, if he was the pirates would have probably swept the series.  Stargell brought so much to this pirate team
I have an interesting story to tell you about Willie Stargell.  One time my dad was getting on a plane and coming back from Atlanta where he was visiting his sister, so he takes his seat and who sits next to him but the one and only Willie Stargell.Willie was coming from visiting his daughter who had just graduated.  So ,y dad and Will talked about baseball and other things.  After the flight my dad didn't think to highly of Willie because Willie thought he was to good for everyone.

Overall Willie Stargell was a great baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates.  I had heard that he wasn't the nicest person to talk to but on the baseball field he was great.  If I had to pick my favorite pirate of all time with out a doubt I would pick Roberto Clemente, because he wasnt only a great player he was also a great guy.  I much prefer the old time guys because the players today are way to worried about money and steroids.

                                                                       

 

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