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1979 World Series Game 5, Pirates vs. Orioles (10/14/1979)
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Wikipedia
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Look back at 1979 Orioles
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1979 WORLD SERIES GAME 5
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A SERIES OF UPS AND DOWNS - Sports Illustrated Vault
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How the Pirates chose 'We Are Family' as their anthem
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Trivia Tuesday: 1979 World Series Game 5 - Bucs Dugout