R.I.P. Vic Davalillo

[mike 301]

Remember him as a young Bucs fan. On the 71' world champion team .
He was 84 or 87 depending on conflicting sources ...

Former Pirate Vic Davalillo, a 2-time World Series champion in 16 major league seasons, dies

 

[TTOWN2]

Remember him as a young Bucs fan. On the 71' world champion team .
He was 84 or 87 depending on conflicting sources ...

Former Pirate Vic Davalillo, a 2-time World Series champion in 16 major league seasons, dies

God speed Vick !!

 

[pittmeister]

Great trade by Joe Brown to get Nelson Briles and Davalillo from St Louis for Matty Alou and George Brunet. Helped put them over the top in 1971.

 

[Panther Parrothead]

As I recall, Vic was a good fill-in, whom the Pirates platooned against right-handed pitching. He was versatile, playing first base and anywhere in the outfield. And coming off the bench, he excelled as a reliable pinch hitter in the Pirates’ run to the 1971 championship.

It’s a shame that most young people on these boards haven’t had the thrill of seeing the Pirates win a World Series.

 

[mike 301]

It’s a shame that most young people on these boards haven’t had the thrill of seeing the Pirates win a World Series.

Amen. Was fortunate enough to see the 71' and the "Lumber Co."
79' team ..
Fun times for sure ...

 

[ShipofFools]

Amen. Was fortunate enough to see the 71' and the "Lumber Co."
79' team ..
Fun times for sure ...

Thanks for the thread mike...my era too. I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Blass through business years ago... a complete gentleman. Godspeed Vic.