1972 Topps World Series Highlights: Cards #223-230 covering the 1971 World Series.🏆
In the 1971 World Series, the underdog Pittsburgh Pirates stunned the baseball world by defeating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in seven games. The Orioles, boasting a powerhouse lineup and one of the most dominant pitching staffs in history—four 20-game winners—were expected to repeat as champions. Instead, the Pirates, led by the brilliant play of Roberto Clemente, who hit .414 and dazzled with his defense, clawed back from a 2–0 series deficit to win four of the next five games. Clemente’s performance not only earned him Series MVP honors but also cemented his place among the game’s legends, as the Pirates celebrated one of the most improbable championships in baseball history.
