Elroy Face Baseball

[caappy]

Elroy Leon Face (born February 20, 1928), nicknamed The Bullpen Baron,[a] is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. During a 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he pitched primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A pioneer of modern relief pitching, he was the archetype of what came to be known as the closer, and the National League's greatest reliever until the late 1960s, setting numerous league records during his career.

Face was the first major leaguer to save 20 games more than once, leading the league three times and finishing second three times; in 1959 he set the still-standing major league record for winning percentage with a minimum of 13 decisions (.947), and single-season wins in relief, with 18 wins against only one loss.

Pittsburgh Pirates (1953, 1955-1968)
Detroit Tigers (1968)
Montreal Expos (1969)

6× All-Star (1959-1961)
World Series champion (1960)

Sent him 2 cards on 15 Mar and got them back signed on 6 Apr

Mr Elroy Face
425 Elizabeth St
North Versailles, PA 15137

[admin]

Hi again caappy

Thank you for your feedback

Would you have a scan of the picture and envelope you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Face

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