#161 1981 Batting Leaders
Bill Madlock and Carney Lansford each won their batting titles as third baseman, but, they took two different routes to get their crowns in 1981.
#11 Gary Alexander
Gar Alexander’s one of those mystery players in this set. Guys that, I just don’t know whatever happened to them. All I know is that the Pirates “asked waivers on Gary Alexander for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release”. The way that’s worded, sounds like they were doing the man a favor. What [...]
#528 Matt Alexander
His expression strikes me as one of thinking back and wishing he’d done something differently. I would love to know just what Matt Alexander was thinking when this picture was taken.
#383 Pascual Perez
Pascual Perez nearly left the idea of getting back to the major leagues before getting traded and getting hot, turning his career around in the summer of ’82. It was also the first year of three error cards in his career.
#343 Dave Parker All-Star
Dave Parker broke a 1-1 tie in the 6th inning of the 1981 All-Star game, with a home run to right field. He’d done what he was there to do and the manager penciled in a defensive replacement, giving Parker the rest of the game off. In the past, Dave wouldn’t have been sat down [...]
#716 Willie Stargell In Action!
The great Willie Stargell was back in action in ’82 after missing most of the previous two seasons with knee problems and surgery. Everyone knows about the ’79 “We Are Family” Pirates, and it’s easy to forget how great Willie was throughout his career…
#365 Bill Madlock
Bill “Mad Dog” Madlock looks happy here and he should. He’d just won his 3rd batting title with a .341 average and got on base at a .413 clip! Although, he started the ’82 season slowly, but then had a great August and September…ending the season with career highs in runs, runs created, homers, and RBI’s.
# Lee Lacy
Heading into 1982, he was a solid pinch hitter during his career and was often used as a utility man. Then, suddenly, Lee Lacy became a real tough out and a good clutch hitter. Pittsburgh manager Chuck Tanner noticed this and Lacy played in more games than he had in any other season.