Six-time MLB All-Star, World Series Champion, Dies
Summary
ElRoy Face, a former Major League Baseball player known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has passed away at the age of 97. Face was famous for being a six-time All-Star and playing a key role in the Pirates' 1960 World Series win.Key Facts
- ElRoy Face played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- He was a six-time All-Star player.
- Face contributed to the Pittsburgh Pirates' victory in the 1960 World Series.
- His career stretched from 1953 to 1969.
- He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, and Montreal Expos.
- Face held a career record of 104 wins and 95 losses.
- He retired with 191 saves, a high number before specialized "closers" became standard in baseball.
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