Willie Stargell Death
Wilver passed away on April 9, 2001 at the age of 61 in Wilmington, NC.
When did Willie Stargell die?
April 9, 2001How old was Willie Stargell when died?
61Where did Willie Stargell die? What was the location of death?
Wilmington, NC
Willie Stargell Birthday and Date of Death
Willie Stargell was born on March 6, 1940 and died on April 9, 2001. Wilver was 61 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 6, 1940
Date of Death: April 9, 2001
Age at Death: 61
Willie Stargell - Biography
Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (1962–1982) as the left fielder and first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League (NL). Over his 21-year career with the Pirates, he batted .282, with 2,232 hits, 423 doubles, 475 home runs and 1,540 runs batted in, helping his team capture six National League East division titles, two National League pennants and two World Series (1971, 1979). Stargell was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.