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Elroy Face, Member of the 1960 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates, Dies at 97
- On Feb. 12, the Pirates confirmed that Elroy Face, a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, died in North Versailles at age 97, just days before his 98th birthday.
- Inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame in 2023, Face was a key member of the 1960 World Series, recording three saves, and was known as the 'baron of the bullpen.'
- Record books list Face as holding the NL record with 96 wins in relief and the Pirates' career leader in appearances with 802, with 191 total saves.
- Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said the organization mourns Face's passing as a beloved member, noting no cause of death was provided and team historian Jim Trdinich was informed by Elroy Jr., Face's son.
- Born in Stephentown, New York, Face's NL saves mark stood until 1982, and he was eight days shy of his 98th birthday.
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