Fansided · Apr 17, 2020
Pittsburgh Pirates: How 1973 Made Steve Blass Famous
A season that ended a playing career, but far from defined it, Steve Blass’ 1973 campaign was one of the most interesting and infamous in Pittsburgh Pirates history.
The yips. It can happen to anyone in any sport. A kicker misses chip shot field goals. A golfer suddenly can’t sink a four-footer. Jon Lester forgets how to throw to first base. In 1973, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steve Blass stopped throwing strikes.
Even though the wheels fell off the wagon for Blass in 1973, that is not what he is defined by. Both during and after his playing career he did a lot of good for the Pittsburgh Pirates. All of that good is what he should be defined and known for.
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