Pittsburgh Sports Legends - John Candelaria
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Was my favorite Pirate as a little kid, then heard/read things when I wasn’t as naive and thoughts weren’t as positive.
Excellent first few seasons, then injuries (and likely partying) brought him down from that lofty level. In his last year with them, Pirates did boneheaded move and made him a reliever before trading him away and doing questionable things with the main guy (Mike Brown) they got for him.
Still have a little soft spot for him and I’d argue best Pirates starter since way back in time.
Excellent first few seasons, then injuries (and likely partying) brought him down from that lofty level. In his last year with them, Pirates did boneheaded move and made him a reliever before trading him away and doing questionable things with the main guy (Mike Brown) they got for him.
Still have a little soft spot for him and I’d argue best Pirates starter since way back in time.
For what it’s worth, the only thing I can recall about Candelaria is that he had a no-hitter.
Helped win that 79 world series and the no hitter v the Dodgers . Tough pitcher .
John Candelaria - Wikipedia
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