1971 Pittsburgh Pirates Star Player Profiles Featuring Roberto Clemente
The page provides profiles of key Pittsburgh Pirates players from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball. Gene Alley, an infielder, overcame shoulder injuries to post a .244 batting average in 1970 and is noted for his Gold Glove awards in 1966 and 1967. Pitcher Nelson Briles, acquired from the Cardinals, experienced a challenging year with a 6-7 record. Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, a four-time National League batting champion, hit .352 in 1970 with 60 RBIs. Dock Ellis, another pitcher, achieved a 13-10 record and a notable no-hitter in San Diego. Dave Giusti, a key bullpen contributor, had a 9-3 record and 26 saves. Rich Hebner, a young infielder, batted .290 in 1970. Bill Mazeroski, remembered for his game-winning homer in the 1960 World Series, batted .229 in 1970. Lastly, pitcher Bob Moose had a 2.91 ERA and threw a no-hitter against the Mets.