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Story summary
- ElRoy Face, a six-time All-Star pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, died at 97.
- He helped the Pirates win the 1960 World Series and earned the nickname "Baron of the Bullpen."
- Over a 16-year career, Face recorded 191 saves, 802 appearances, and a standout 1959 season of 18-1.
- The Pirates inducted Face into their Hall of Fame in 2023, and he is survived by three children and a sister.
