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1971 Pirates were special in many ways, John Sacco
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1979 World Series Commemorative Pin - Pirates vs. Orioles
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October 13, 1979: Bucs pushed to brink after 8th-inning implosion in Game 4 – Society for American Baseball Research
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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pirates Win Two World Series
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OTD 10/17/1979: #Pittsburgh overcame a 3-1 series deficit to win #Worl
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World Series: 1979 Pirates, 1985 Royals and 2016 Cubs Recount Overcoming 3-1 Deficits - The New York Times
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In 1979, the Pirates showed what it took to rally on the road to win World Series
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Pirates great Omar Moreno to auction 1979 World Series ring, glove for foundation
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Pirates skipper Chuck Tanner hands ball to reliever Kent Tekulve midway through the 8th inning in Game 7 of the World Series at Baltimore, Oct. 17, 1979. Tekulve went on to keep