Willie Stargell and Terry Bradshaw pose together during a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated’s 1979 Sportsman of the Year. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)

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Willie Stargell climbs the outfield fence but is unable to make the catch during gmae 1 of the 1971 World Series between the Pirates and Orioles. Pittsburgh would lose the game (5-3) but win the series in seven games with Roberto Clemente taking MVP honors. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)

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