Roy Face Signed Baseball Pirates – COA JSA

Description

Roy Face nicknamed “The Baron” is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. During a 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he pitched primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A pioneer of modern relief pitching, he holds the Pirates franchise records for career games (802) and saves (188). On his retirement, he ranked third in major league history in pitching appearances, behind only Hoyt Wilhelm and Cy Young, and second in saves behind Wilhelm.

Presented is an ONL (White) baseball autographed by Roy Face.  He signed it on the sweet spot in a blue ballpoint pen (“9”) and the date (1959 18-1)  Roy Face in 1959 went 18-1 as a reliever – the best single-season W-L% of all time for a pitcher at the time. The ball itself shows toning from age.

Authentication: JSA Basic Cert & Sticker