2006 Topps Triple Threads Triple Relic, POP #10-18 ⭐ Willie Stargell
Beloved captain of the 1979 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates.
Willie Stargell stands as one of baseball’s rare figures who paired on-field dominance with off-field humanity and moral leadership, earning admiration that transcends statistics.
Nicknamed “Pops,” Stargell was the heart and soul of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On the field Willie blasted 475 career home runs, won two National League home run titles, and had a reputation for hitting the ball as hard as anyone who ever played the game.
His defining season came in 1979, when at age 39 he won NL MVP, World Series MVP, and led the Pirates to a the World Championship.
Stargell was a seven-time All-Star, a Hall of Famer, and a clutch performer.
Off the field—and just as importantly, inside the clubhouse—Stargell was universally respected for his integrity, humility, and genuine concern for others. He was known as a truth-teller.
Willie was the moral compass for a franchise and a city. He exemplified how greatness in sports can coexist with honor, empathy, and decency.