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Roy Face

Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates (1953-1968)
Detroit Tigers (1968)
Montreal Expos (1969)

All-Time Rankings
Roy Face ranks #33 among the Top 50 all-time at RP. Rankings ⇒

Born
Elroy Leon Face was born on February 20, 1928, in Stephentown, NY.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
April 16, 1953

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Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1976 BBWAA 23 5.9%
1977 BBWAA 33 8.6%
1978 BBWAA 27 7.1%
1979 BBWAA 35 8.1%
1980 BBWAA 21 5.5%
1981 BBWAA 23 5.7%
1982 BBWAA 22 5.3%
1983 BBWAA 32 8.6%
1984 BBWAA 65 16.1%
1985 BBWAA 62 15.7%
1986 BBWAA 74 17.4%
1987 BBWAA 78 18.9%
1988 BBWAA 79 18.5%
1989 BBWAA 47 10.5%
1990 BBWAA 50 11.3%

Post-Season Appearances
1960 World Series

Pitching Feats

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All-Star Selections
1959 NL
1960 NL
1961 NL

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