Roy Face Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Roy Face Memorabilia & Collectibles

Roy Face was born Elroy Leon Face on February 20, 1928 in Stephentown, New York. He played as relief pitcher in the Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1969. Roy Face became popular as the first ballplayer to save twenty games in more than one instance. He was one of the first ballplayers to popularize relief pitching. He was able to reach a .947 winning percentage. He joined the Major League Baseball in 1953 and played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went on to play for the Pirates from 1953 to 1968. Roy Face, nicknamed as “The Baron” was chosen to play as an All-Star form 1959 to 1961. Face, playing for the Pirates, was able to win the World Series in the year 1960. Face transferred to the Detroit Tigers in 1968 and then to the Montreal Expos in 1969 before retiring in the same year. Face won as the Major League Player for the Month in June 1959 and was chosen as the Sporting News National League Reliever of the Year in 1962.

 

In sportsmemorabilia.com, you will find a slew of Roy Face memorabilia. For instance, you may find an 8x10 photo of Face in full uniform while he was playing for the Pirates. Relive the youth in you with a Roy Face autographed trading cardfor the year 1953 and 1954. All of the Roy Face signed memorabilia from sportsmemorabilia.com are guaranteed to be authentic. Collages with frame and other collectibles in display cases can make any game room or study unique.

About Roy Face:

Roy Face (full name: Elroy Leon Face; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1953 until 1969 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Montreal Expos. He played for the Pirates from 1953 - 1968, Tigers in 1968 and Expos in 1969. Over 16 seasons, he started 27 games, won 104 games, struck out 877 batters, and had a 3.48 ERA. Born on February 20, 1928 in Stephentown, NY, Face stands 5' 8" and weighs 155 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on April 16, 1953 and he played his final game on August 15, 1969. Over his career, Face made $60,000. Common misspellings of his name include Elroy elroy Leon Roy Face.