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The Pirates Gambles and The Dodger Killer (opens the original)
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Connie Mack Stadium, Philadelphia - September 29, 1966The 1966 Pittsburgh Pirates have been battling with the big boys, the Giants and the Dodgers, all summer. And the Bucs’ (as they’re affectionately referred to) have been battling well. For a long stretch from August 4 - September 10, the Pirates held 1st place over the defending World Series champion Dodgers who are led by Sandy Koufax, the 1963 MVP. They’ve also fended off the perennially contending Giants, with their superstar, Willie Mays,
Late Night Lightning vs. The Left Arm of God (opens the original)
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DODGER STADIUM - September 17, 1966Last night in 1966 it was the best hitters in baseball against the best pitcher in baseball in a game of huge importance to the National League pennant race.What a classic confrontation!The Pirates were in L.A. for the 2nd of a 3 game set. Bucs’ (that’s Pittsburgh’s informal nickname) manager Harry Walker said it was essential for his team to win 2 of the 3 contests.But after the Bucs lost to Don Drysdale’s magnificent 98 pitch performance 2 nights ago (70 of h
Late Night Lightning vs. The Left Arm of God (opens the original)
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DODGER STADIUM - September 17, 1966Last night in 1966 it was the best hitters in baseball against the best pitcher in baseball in a game of huge importance to the National League pennant race.What a classic confrontation!The Pirates were in L.A. for the 2nd of a 3 game set. Bucs’ (that’s Pittsburgh’s informal nickname) manager Harry Walker said it was essential for his team to win 2 of the 3 contests.But after the Bucs lost to Don Drysdale’s magnificent 98 pitch performance 2 nights ago (70 of h
A Photo Finish at Forbes (opens the original)
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BACKGROUND from The Sports Time TravelerThe Dodgers, Giants and Pirates have been embroiled in a 3-way battle at the top of the National League all summer in 1966. The defending World Series champion Dodgers, led by Sandy Koufax, are no surprise contender. Winners of 2 of the last 3 Fall Classics, they were expected to be here. So were the Giants, led by Willie Mays, who nearly won the World Series in 1962, and have won an average of 94 games a year across the past 4 seasons. But here in mid-Sep
A Photo Finish at Forbes (opens the original)
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BACKGROUND from The Sports Time TravelerThe Dodgers, Giants and Pirates have been embroiled in a 3-way battle at the top of the National League all summer in 1966. The defending World Series champion Dodgers, led by Sandy Koufax, are no surprise contender. Winners of 2 of the last 3 Fall Classics, they were expected to be here. So were the Giants, led by Willie Mays, who nearly won the World Series in 1962, and have won an average of 94 games a year across the past 4 seasons. But here in mid-Sep
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