Roy Face
American baseball player (1928-2026) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 97
ElRoy Leon Face, nicknamed "The Baron of the Bullpen", was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1969, almost entirely for the Pittsburgh Pirates, with whom he made the forkball pitch famous.
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Close ties
Roberto Clemente Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-1968
Bill Mazeroski Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1956-1968
Willie Stargell Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1962-1968
Donn Clendenon Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1961-1968
Manny Mota Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1963-1968
Dick Hall Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1955-1959
Matty Alou Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1966-1968
Wilmer Mizell Teammate at Pittsburgh Pirates, 1960-1962
Career 3
ClubYears
Montreal Expos1969
Detroit Tigers1968
Pittsburgh Pirates1955-1968
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About this person
A pioneer of modern relief pitching in the archetype of what came to be known as the closer, he was the standard for National League relievers at the time of his retirement and set numerous records along the way.
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2026 · aged 97
