Bob Veale Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Bob Veale Memorabilia & Collectibles

Bob Veale is a former American professional baseball player in the Major League Baseball where he pitched for a few teams in the league; the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox. Veale was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Veale took his college education when he attended the Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

 

Veale was listed at 6 ft. 6 in. and 212 lbs. He pitched left handed and batted with both of his hands. Veale started his professional baseball career in the Major League Baseball after he was signed as amateur free agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1958. Veale made his professional debut with the Pirates on April 16, 1962.

 

Veale’s career highlights all came from his playing seasons with the Pirates; he was twice selected in All Star Games in 1965 and 1966, and in 1971, Veale joined the Pirates winning the World Series Championship against the Baltimore Orioles which they battled for seven games. Aside from these achievements, Veale was also a top strike out pitcher for the pirates, one sports review said. After playing for ten seasons with the Pirates, Veale was acquired by the Boston Red Sox on September 2, 1972. Veale’s final game with the Red Sox was on September 8, 1974.

 

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About Bob Veale:

Bob Veale (full name: Robert Andrew Veale; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1962 until 1974 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. He played for the Pirates from 1962 - 1972 and Red Sox from 1972 - 1974. Over 13 seasons, he started 255 games, won 120 games, struck out 1703 batters, and had a 3.07 ERA. Born on October 28, 1935 in Birmingham, AL, Veale stands 6' 6" and weighs 212 lb. He attended Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) high school. His debut was on April 16, 1962 and he played his final game on September 8, 1974. Over his career, Veale made $35,000. Common misspellings of his name include Robert Andrew Bob bobby robert Veale.