About this item
The 1979 World Series champion Pirates are one of the most memorable teams in baseball history and helped define an era. One look at their pillbox caps - adorned with stars distributed by team captain Willie Stargell - or their typically garish uniforms, complete with striking yellow jerseys often worn with same-colored pants, and the viewer is transported back to the Steel City at the close of the 1970s. When Pops Led the Family celebrates this team and its cast of characters, including Willie Stargell, Manny Sanguillen, Frank Tavares, and Dale Berra. Featuring contributions from 39 members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) , this book includes biographies of all of the players, members of coaching staff, and some of the the front office, an in-depth season summary, and detailed game accounts from some of the most pivotal games of the season and all of the postseason games.
About the Author
Author or editor of more than 60 books, mostly Boston Red Sox-related. Also other baseball books, some music, some political history - and an avid reader of baseball, travel, and mystery books.
Co-founder of Rounder Records, America's most active independent record label specializing in roots music - now celebrating our 47th year!
