Who was Elroy Face? Pirates legend passes away just days shy of his 98th birthday
Elroy Face, the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer known as the “Baron of the Bullpen,” died at 97 in North Versailles. A pioneer of modern relief pitching, he helped lead the Pirates to the 1960 World Series title, earning three saves in the Fall Classic. Face set National League and franchise records and finished with 191 career saves and 96 relief wins.
Elroy Face, the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer known as the “Baron of the Bullpen,” died at 97 in North Versailles. A pioneer of modern relief pitching, he helped lead the Pirates to the 1960 World Series title, earning three saves in the Fall Classic. Face set National League and franchise records and finished with 191 career saves and 96 relief wins.
