Member Of Pirates' World Series-Winning Team Dies

PITTSBURGH, PA —Bob Veale, a member of the Pirates 1971 World Series-winning team in 1971 who ranks second in franchise history in strikeouts, died Tuesday. He was 89.

The two-time All Star's death was confirmed by the team.

“Bob was an integral member of the Pirates who helped our team capture back-to-back division titles as well as the 1971 World Series,” Pirates owner Bob Nutting said in a statement.

“He was one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in all of Major League Baseball during his remarkable big league career that he proudly spent a majority of as a member of the Pirates. He was a great man who will be missed.”

Veale pitched for the Pirates from 1962-72, compiling a 116-91 record. He had a 3.06 earned run average and had 1,652 strikeouts. In addition to finishing second in team history in strikeouts, he is tied for ninth in shutouts(20), tied for 10th in wins and ninth in ERA.