Elroy Face, Oldest Living Tiger and Bullpen Pioneer, Dies at 97

Elroy Face, oldest living Tiger and bullpen pioneer, dies at 97

LAKELAND, Fla. — Elroy Face, nicknamed the Baron of the Bullpen for his prolific relief work during 16 seasons in the big leagues, died Thursday at the age of 97.

All-Star reliever Elroy Face, 97, who saved 3 games for Pirates in 1960 World Series, has died

The Pirates' team chairperson called him "a pioneer of the modern relief pitcher."

Stephentown's Elroy Face, a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame, dies at 97

He was known as The Baron of the Bullpen, and one of several great baseball players who came out of the Berkshire region.

Elroy Face, standout Pirates pitcher and a baseball trailblazer, dies at 97

For the Pirates, he was a crucial piece of a legendary World Series team. For the sport of baseball, he was a relief pitching pioneer. And for the Pittsburgh baseball community, he was a consistent presence for decades.

Face, who saved 3 games for Pirates in ’60 World Series, dies

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the New York Yankees, has died. He was 97.

All-Star reliever Elroy Face, who saved 3 games for Pirates in 1960 World Series, dies at 97

Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the New York Yankees, has died. He was 97. In a news release, the Pirates announced they confirmed…