First Day Cover Envelope postmarked July 31; 1988 has been hand-signed by Willie Stargell (D. 2001; Pittsburgh Pirates; HOF).Wilver Dornell Stargell (March 6; 1940 - April 9; 2001); nicknamed "Pops" later in his career; was an American MLB outfielder / 1st baseman who spent all of his 21 seasons (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Among the most feared power hitters in baseball history; Stargell had the most home runs (296) of any player in the 1970s decade. During his career; he batted.282 with 2;232 hits; 1;194 runs; 423 doubles; 475 Home Runs; and 1;540 RBI's; helping his team win six (NL) East division titles; two NL Pennants; and two World Series Championships in 1971 and 1979; both over the Baltimore Orioles both times. Stargell was a seven-time All-Star and two-time N.L. Home Run Leader. In 1979; at the age of 39; he became the first and currently only player to win the N.L. MVP Award; the N.L.C.S. MVP Award; and the World Series MVP Award in one season. In 1982; the Pirates retired his uniform number 8. He was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1988 in his first year of eligibilityThe autograph includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and QR Code card for authenticity purposes.Authentication: PSA Hologram with QR Code card