Steve Blass on the 1971 World Series, Roberto Clemente & Today’s Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates legend Steve Blass joins Larry and Jay for a special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show, looking back on more than six decades of baseball, friendship, and unforgettable moments in Pittsburgh.Steve takes us inside the Pirates’ legendary 1971 World Series championship, from his dominant performances against the Baltimore Orioles to the emotion of winning Game 7. He shares the incredible story of his father jumping onto the field after Game 3, the moment Roberto Clemente embraced him after the championship, and the humor behind his battles with Orioles manager Earl Weaver.Blass also opens up about the sudden struggles that ended his pitching career, how he transitioned into broadcasting, and the lessons he learned from Pirates legends including Bob Prince, Bob Friend, Danny Murtaugh, Willie Stargell, and Manny Sanguillen.Plus, Steve weighs in on how baseball has changed, the pitch clock, complete games, modern pitching strategy, Paul Skenes, and why he believes the current Pirates have pieces to build around.The conversation closes with powerful memories of Roberto Clemente — as a teammate, friend, humanitarian, and Pittsburgh icon — and why Clemente’s legacy continues to grow more than five decades later.Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Walk Automotive Group, and Zerorez Commercial. Produced by 1TEAM Media.