Former Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, a '71 World Series champion, dies at 89

Title: Former Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, a '71 World Series champion, dies at 89 | TribLIVE.com Bob Veale, a former left-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, passed away at the age of 89. He was a key member of the Pirates' 1971 World Series championship team. The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed his passing through an official email statement. Veale played for the Pirates from 1962 to 1972, making significant contributions to the team. He was recognized as an All-Star in 1965 and 1966. Over his career with the Pirates, Veale achieved a record of 116 wins and 91 losses, with a 3.06 ERA. He recorded a total of 1,652 strikeouts across 1,868 2/3 innings pitched. In 1971, he transitioned to a bullpen role, finishing the season with a 6-0 record despite a 6.99 ERA. Veale concluded his Major League Baseball career with the Boston Red Sox from 1972 to 1974. Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting praised Veale as one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in MLB history and expressed that he would be greatly missed.

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Original Article Author: Justin Guerriero