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ElRoy Face, Ace Forkballer and Effective Closer for Pirates, Dies at 97

February 14, 2026 · NYT
Face was one of the first major-league hurlers to make the closer job a specialty. Not an overpowering pitcher, he finagled outs with a tricky forkball.

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