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#Shortstops: Stargell’s Star
kkundahl
Tue, 2026-06-30 15:35
April showers bring May flowers, but Willie Stargell’s power could not be contained to a single month.
Danica Lee
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
As the only player to have accomplished the MVP Trifecta (Most Valuable Player Award, the League Championship Most Valuable Player Award and the World Series Most Valuable Player Award) in the same season, Willie Stargell’s place in the Hall of Fame was also cement...
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