PITTSBURGH — The family of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell said it is hurt and angry that his widow is auctioning his memorabilia, including his World Series ring and his National League MVP award. Stargell was raised in Alameda and went to Encinal High before enjoying a stellar career as a first baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1962 through ’82. In a letter on Facebook she helped them write, the children said, “Dad would want the accomplishments of his lifetime achievements to be on display and enjoyed by all, as opposed to sitting in someone’s basement collecting dust.” Weller-Stargell said in a statement the auction is legal: “Willie made the decision years before his death that he wanted these items left to me because I know that he trusted me to do what was in the best interests of ...

 

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