Bob Veale, a left-handed pitcher and veteran of 13 big-league seasons, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday. He was 89. "Bob was an integral member of the Pirates who helped our team capture back-to-back division titles as well as the 1971 World Series,

Bob Veale, a longtime left-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died at 89 years old in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, the team announced.

Former Pirates pitcher Bob Veale has died at the age of 89. Veale helped the Bucs win the 1971 World Series and was considered one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers in baseball.

Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, who helped lead the team to victory in the 1971 World Series, died this past weekend. He was 89. “Bob was an integral member of the Pirates who helped our team capture back-to-back division titles as well as the 1971 World Series,