RIP - Bob Veale

 

Long-time Pirates' starting pitcher Bob Veale passed away on January 5, 2025 at age 89.

                                  (best glasses this side of Arnold Earley) 

 

Veale pitched for the Bucs from 1962-72, and was a member of the starting rotation from late-1963 to 1970. Always among the league leaders in strikeouts, in 1964 he led the NL with 250 strikeouts.

 

He switched to a bullpen role in 1971, and was released in May 1970. the Red Sox signed him later that season, and he finished up his career with Boston in 1974. 

 

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