Elroy Face, All-Star reliever for the Pirates, has passed away at 97.
Elroy Faith, Legendary Pirates Reliever, Passes Away at 97 Elroy Faith, a prominent relief pitcher instrumental in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 World Series triumph over the New York Yankees, has died at 97, as announced by the team on Thursday. Interestingly, Faith was just about to turn 98 in a week. Team historian Jim Trudinich […]
Elroy Face, a trailblazer in MLB bullpens, passes away at 97
Elroy Faith, a significant figure in baseball history as an early slow-inning reliever, passed away on Thursday at 97, as announced by the Pirates. Affectionately known as the “Baron of the Bullpen,” Faith was a trailblazer, laying the groundwork for what would become the closer position during his 16-year career, primarily with the Pirates. “It […]