|
|
This replay was done using the SI Superstar Baseball game. I played each game and managed each team. The Dodgers had a relatively easy time clinching the pennant in the West but Pittsburgh had to overcome a monumental comeback by the St. Louis Cardinals to win the Eastern crown. Pittsburgh led the East from day one and had leads of up to 10 games. St. Louis went on a huge win streak at the end of the season and actually climbed into first place with two games to go. Unfortunately, those two games were against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won both of them and ended up in first place.
Hank Aaron slammed 62 homeruns to break Roger Maris' 162 game homerun record set in 1961. Hank hit his 62nd homerun in game number 161. He was easily voted the MVP even though several others had outstanding seasons.
1971 National League West W L Los Angeles Dodgers 95 67 Atlanta Braves 91 71 Houston Astros 82 80 San Francisco Giants 81 81 Cincinnati Reds 77 85 San Diego Padres 65 97 1971 National League East W L Pittsburh Pirates 96 66 St. Louis Cards 95 67 Chicago Cubs 90 72 New York Mets 79 83 Philadelphia Phillies 62 100 Montreal Expos 59 103
View the 1971 AL Replay
<
