Back in Time: August 5
Willie Stargell
1969
Willie Stargell becomes the first player to hit a home run completely out of Dodger Stadium. The 512-foot blast helps the Pirates defeat Los Angeles, 11-3.
Related Links
- SI Vault: At 38, Willie Stargell is still a vintage hitter and has led the Pirates into first place. (8.20.79)
- SI Vault: Outtasight is where Pittsburgh seems headed in the National League's Eastern race, propelled largely by the bat of its cleanup hitter and prime MVP candidate Willie Stargell. (7.26.71)
- SI Vault: Willie Stargell's SI Wiki Page
