ATHENS - Guy Stargell, a tight end on Georgia's 1980 national championship team, died after a lengthy illness, the school announced Friday. He was 42. <br>
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Stargell, who also played for Georgia's baseball team, died last night in Atlanta. <br>
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A native of Fayetteville, Stargell lettered four times (1980-83) in baseball but is best remembered for his lone football letter. He played for the team that went 12-0 and defeated Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl to win the school's only national title. <br>
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Stargell pitched in 27 games for Georgia, including 20 starts. His best season was 1981, when he went 5-0 in ten games, and he finished his career with an 8-5 record and 5.76 ERA. <br>
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Funeral arrangements are pending.