 Within weeks, Green Weenies were being sold to fans at Forbes Field.The gimmick didn't conjure up a pennant for the Pirates in , as they finished three games back, swept at home by the Giants in the final three games.Writer Dave Cole has noted that Roberto Clemente did win that year's National League MVP Award, Matty Alou won the National League batting title, Bill Mazeroski led the league in double plays, and Willie Stargell had his personal best year in batting.