The 1960 World Series remains a memory for Yankees fans because Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off home run resulted in their ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost an important member of their 1960 World Series team.

Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever for the Pirates who saved three games in the 1960 World Series to help them upset the Yankees, has died. He was 97.

Pittsburgh Pirates legend Elroy Face, who died at 97, was an All-Star reliever and key player in the team's memorable 1960 World Series victory.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that Elroy Face, a member of the club's Hall of Fame and the franchise's all-time leader in games pitched, had died at the age of 97.

Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.

Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer and 1960 World Series Champion Elroy Face died eight days shy of his 98th birthday.

A relief ace who made six National League All-Star teams and won one World Series in a 16-year MLB career, died at age 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.