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Pirates 1960 World Series Champion Dies at 97

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost one of their better players in franchise history and a crucial member of a World Series winning squad. Relief pitcher Elroy Face, a Pirates Hall of Famer , died at the age of 97 in nearby North Versailles, according to a press release from the team.

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