'71 Pirates honored 6-21 @ PNC; Good article & video

[BDWard]

One of my favorite all time teams, the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates. Has it really been 40 years? Watching this sure brings back some memories.

The video contains interviews with Steve Blass, Bill Mazeroski, Bob Robertson, Manny Sanguillen and Al Oliver. A must see for any baseball fan!

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110621&content_id=20827534&vkey=news_pit&c_id=pit

Video of part of the pregame ceremony:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Su82Fy2xA

A blast from the past: Legendary Pirate broadcaster Bob Prince calls the first pitch of the '71 series, the first night game in WS history:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFSijW9DLfc&feature=related

Also, below is a slide show with pics from the ceremony:

http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/photos/gallery.jsp?content_id=20835584&c_id=mlb

1971 Pirate online "scrapbook":

http://blackandgoldworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/1971-pirates-scrapbook.html

Interviews with Blass & Oliver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibPkzLiRqwg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoZYXdhIZK0

Roberto Clemente fabulous ESPN Sportscentury bio, Parts 1-4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-vNLeT2L3U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO3DlJS2l-w&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJcZ-LxludU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDxeBIfa7BQ&NR=1

Willie Stargell video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1lq8zDAhvs&feature=autoplay&list=PLE28737911FE4E75D&index=8&playnext=2

A couple of very touching articles about the team and the ceremony:

http://www.wtae.com/r/28311021/detail.html

http://www.examiner.com/pittsburgh-pirates-in-pittsburgh/pirates-honor-1971-world-series-champions

Another article about the '71 Pirates and the ceremony:

http://communityvoices.sites.post-gazette.com/index.php/sports/bob-smiziks-blog/29181-pirates-do-1971-team-proud?cmpid=bcpanel9

A great article about PNC as a fine baseball venue. I had no idea of this and will visit PNC as soon as Southwest Airlines has another special from Chicago to Pittsburgh.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/740726-pnc-park-pittsburgh-pirates-treasure-deserves-mlb-playoffs-in-its-prime

Enjoy! - Bernie W

[mrharryc]

Bernie,

Great stuff! One of my favorite squads, too.

First ever night game in a WS, Bruce Kison, the Great One... couldn't get any better!

[kab105]

Good stuff Bernie W.
Thanks for sharing. If you get the chance to see a game at PNC Park, do it. A gorgeous park. You will not regret it.