Who won the World Series 1979?

Who won the World Series 1979?

Pittsburgh Pirates
1979 World Series/Champion

Who pitched in 1979 World Series?

The talented pitching staff was captained by veteran catcher Rick Dempsey. The starters were led by 1979 Cy Young Award winner, Mike Flanagan (23-9, 3.08), Scott McGregor (13-6, 3.35), Steve Stone (11-7, 3.77) and Jim Palmer (10-6, 3.30).

What teams were in the 1979 World Series?

HOUSTON — In the somber moments after the Pittsburgh Pirates lost Game 4 of the 1979 World Series to the Baltimore Orioles to fall behind three games to one, Willie Stargell spoke to his teammates.

Who has the longest World Series drought?

The Mariners have the longest active postseason drought at 20 years….Longest current World Series championship droughts.

Seasons	73
Team	Cleveland Indians/Guardians
Last World Series championship won	1948
Last World Series appearance	2016

How many World Series have the Pirates played in?

five
Pittsburgh Pirates, American professional baseball team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sometimes referred to as the “Bucs,” the Pirates are among the oldest teams in baseball and have won the World Series five times (1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, and 1979).

What player has the most World Series Mvps?

Reggie Jackson
Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson won the 1973 and 1977 World Series MVPs. Jackson hit five home runs in the 1977 World Series, and took the nickname “Mr. October”….World Series Most Valuable Player Award.

Willie Mays World Series MVP Award
Most recent	Jorge Soler, Atlanta Braves

Who played in the 1978 World Series?

New York Yankees
New York Yankees over Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2)

What MLB team hasn’t won a World Series in over 100 years?

No World Series was played in 1994, and counts as a drought season for those franchises….Longest current World Series championship droughts.

Seasons	53
Team	San Diego Padres
Last World Series championship won	Never (franchise began 1969)
Last World Series appearance	1998