Throwback Uniforms: Pirates and Reds (1979)

Men's Philadelphia Phillies Majestic Scarlet 1979 Saturday Night Special Authentic Team Jersey

Willie Stargell was one of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Pirates history, and you like to show your appreciation for his storied career every chance you get. Now you can pay tribute to one of the all-time greats with this Cooperstown Collection Authentic jersey from Mitchell & Ness! Its throwback design is constructed to identical standards as the uniform Willie Stargell wore during his remarkable career with the franchise.

Mitchell & Ness Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates Cooperstown Collection Jersey-Gold - S - Gold

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Denny Bautista wears a 1979 throwback uniform while playing in the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic Stock Photo - Alamy

Throwback Uniforms: Pirates and Reds (1979)

RICKY BELL Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1979 Home Wilson Throwback NFL Football Jersey

Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen wears a 1979 throwback uniform while batting in the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic Stock Photo - Alamy

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Pittsburgh Pirates' catcher Ryan Doumit wears a 1979 throwback uniform while playing in the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic Stock Photo - Alamy

Pittsburgh Pirates' Garrett Jones wears a 1979 throwback uniform while batting in the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic Stock Photo - Alamy