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August 1, 1970 in History
Event:
Willie Stargell (Pirates) ties record of 5 extra base hits in a game

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Related Year:
1970

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Willie Stargell History:
April 9, 2001 - "Willie ""Pops"" Stargell", baseball great/humanitarian, dies at 61
July 31, 1988 - Willie Stargell became 200th man inducted in Baseball's Hall of Fame
January 12, 1988 - Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh Pirate), elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
September 6, 1982 - Pittsburgh Pirates retire Willie Stargell's number
November 13, 1979 - Willie Stargell and Keith Hernandez share NL MVP Award NL
June 29, 1977 - Willie Stargell hits his 400th career home run
August 5, 1969 - Pirate Willie Stargell is 1st to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium
August 4, 1969 - Willie Stargell is 1st to hit a home run outside of Dodger Stadium
May 22, 1968 - Pittsburgh Pirate Willie Stargell hits 3 home runs, a double and a single
March 6, 1940 - Willie Stargell, outfielder/1st baseman, Pirates, 1971 NL home run leader

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