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The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates had 98 wins and 64 losses and captured the National League East Division title by two games over the Montreal Expos. The Pirates went onto beat the Cincinnati Reds to win their ninth National League title, and the Baltimore Orioles to win their fifth World Series title – and also their last playoff series victory to date. The wildly popular disco hit "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge was used as the team's theme song that season. Offered here is an Official 1979 World Series baseball signed by 23 members of that squad in blue ballpoint pen. Signers include Willie Stargell, Bill Madlock, Chuck Tanner, Jim Rooker, Bill Robinson, Rennie Stennett, Al Monchak, Don Robinson, John Candelaria, Rick Rhoden, Tim Foli, Kente Tekulve, Manny Sanguilen, Jim Bibby, Joe Lonnett, Grant Jackson, Steve Nicosia, Matt Alexander, Dale Berra, Omar Moreno, Dave Parker, Lee Lacy & Ed Ott. Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication (JSA).