The Pittsburgh Pirates lost an important member of their 1960 World Series team.

Elroy Face, one of the late-inning reliever pioneers in baseball, died Thursday, the Pirates announced. He was 97. Face, nicknamed “The Baron of the Bullpen,” emerged as a forerunner for what would later be considered a closer during his 16-year career,

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 World Series pitcher had passed away at the age of 97. Fans mourn the loss of the legend.