Word: virdon
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Bucs caught fire and were the most consistent winners after the all-star game. Harry "The Hat" Walker has virtually the same cast back, but this season he will open with a healthy Bill Mazeroski. Another plus is Matty Alou, acquired from the Giants. He fits into Bill Virdon's spot in centerfield, banked by Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente...
...Francisco, Giant Pitcher Mike McCormick, who boasted the best earned-run average in the National League last season, threw one pitch to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Bill Virdon, watched it sail over the fence for a home run. McCormick headed for the showers one out later, the losing pitcher...
Murtaugh will also go with Bill Virdon--"one of the best centerfielders in baseball." "And you are going to see the best rightfielder in baseball," Murtaugh said in speaking of Roberto Clemente. An added boost to Pirate chances in the first game is the announcement that Dick Groat, team captain and shortstop, will play. After an injury Sept. 6, Groat resumed play only last weekend...