Best of health to Elroy Face.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by akleinb611

It’s true that Clendenon was close to the end of his career, but he had enough left to mentor the 1969 Mets, who gave him a lot of credit for their miraculous run that year.

By the way, the reason Clendenon refused to report to Houston that year? They were being managed by - Harry Walker.

In 1970 in just 121 games he slashed 22/97/.288.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

In 1970 in just 121 games he slashed 22/97/.288.

In 1969 Clendenon slashed . 248/.303/.432 OPS+ 103. He had one decent season his last 6 years in MLB. You don't hang on to that bad production from your 1B.

In 1970 the Pirates 1B Bob Robertson slashed . 287/.367/.564 OPS+ 149. The last time Clendenon gave the Pirates that kind of production was never. With Robertson and Oliver the Pirates won the NL East 5 of 6 years from 1970-1975.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by rats60

In 1969 Clendenon slashed . 248/.303/.432 OPS+ 103. He had one decent season his last 6 years in MLB. You don't hang on to that bad production from your 1B.

In 1970 the Pirates 1B Bob Robertson slashed . 287/.367/.564 OPS+ 149. The last time Clendenon gave the Pirates that kind of production was never. With Robertson and Oliver the Pirates won the NL East 5 of 6 years from 1970-1975.

Given his longevity and counting stats, it surprised me to see that Oliver only ended up in the mid 40s in WAR.

[bmattioli]

Sent by my Father in 1986 to me while stationed in Torrejon AB Spain while I served in the USAF..

[egri]

Roy Face signed the top card for me in November 2014, and the bottom card in the summer of 2016. He has been a very gracious signer.

[CurtisFlood]

I remember the Pirate reliever going 18 wins and one loss one year. When he came in the game you were pretty sure your favorite team was going to lose to the Buckos.

[isiahfan]

With Don Wert passing this week...another '68 Tiger in Face might be next. Sad indeed!