Bob Veale, a member of the Pirates 1971 World Series-winning team in 1971 who ranks second in franchise history in strikeouts, died Tuesday. He was 89. The two-time All Star's death was confirmed by the team.

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.

Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bob Veale, who helped lead the team to their win 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,