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Pittsburgh Pirates - 1970
The 1970 Pirates went 89-73 first place in the NL East. In the playoffs they faced their many times nemesis, the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds swept all three games to advance to the World Series. When the Reds and Pirates meet today in the wild card game, it will be the sixth postseason showdown between the two great river cities. The Reds have won 4 of the 5 series to date.
1970 Pirates (in their new mod style uniforms)
Roberto Clemente - Willie Stargell - Al Oliver - Richie Hebner - Matty Alou
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