⚾ ELROY FACE SIGNING ⚾
Here’s your chance to add the autograph of Elroy Face, one of the most dominant relief pitchers of the pre-closer era and a true Pittsburgh Pirates icon whose impact helped define bullpen usage in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Why Elroy Face?
🔥 Legendary 18–1 record as a reliever in 1959, one of the greatest bullpen seasons in MLB history
⚾ Three-time NL saves leader (1959–1961)
🏆 1960 World Series Champion with the Pittsburgh Pirates
⭐ Multiple-time MLB All-Star
📈 Spent the vast majority of his career with the Pirates, anchoring their bullpen for over a decade
Why His Autograph Is Valuable:
✅ One of the original elite relief pitchers before the modern closer role
✅ Iconic Pirates franchise figure tied to the historic 1960 championship
✅ Historic single-season relief performance adds major collector significance
✅ Featured prominently in classic Topps issues from the 1950s and 1960s
Pricing
🃏 Trading Cards — $44.99*
🖊️ Inscriptions — $29.99
*For cards submitted under Prep+Auto+Submission